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How to get organic farming certificate in India

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  India Organic Certification is a label given to organic products after validation, which ensures that the product or raw materials used in the product were grown through organic farming . Organic farming certification in India is governed by The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Any person looking to obtain organic farming certification for agricultural produce must submit an application in the requisite format along with the fee and complete field verification. Before submission of application, it is important for the  farmer to ensure that his farm conforms to the standard laid out by the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for organic crop production. Once the requirements for organic farming are satisfied, the applicant can prepare and submit an application. The application for certification must contain the following information: An Organic Prakriti production or handling system plan. ...

Organic fertilizer for vegetables

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  Hurdles to cross when transitioning to organic food production The increase in global health consciousness has made organic farming and organic products more popular worldwide. It is the new face of Indian agriculture but it faces many challenges. Smart strategy, scientific planning, responsible public activity and government support will help in overcoming those challenges. Supply-Demand Disparity of Organic Food   There is a demand-supply disparity. In the case of fruits and  Organic fertilizer for vegetables  , the produce has to be local otherwise most of the organic food doesn’t reach the retailer’s shelf in time, and even if it reaches, the marketability reduces. For the produce to be local, there have to be willing companies, aggregators and farmers around that particular area from where the demand is coming.  Generally, the demand comes from the big metros, and these are exactly the areas where you would not find clean farmland to produce organic fruit...

cow manure as fertilizer in india

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  With the influx of housing societies and high-rise apartments, one activity that has completely taken the back seat is gardening. And why not, gardening requires some land which is in scarcity in these flats. However, people have innovated the ways they used to do gardening. They now do balcony and terrace gardening. It is mostly a pot-based gardening system where plats are grown into pots that are then arranged in a manner that they enhance the beauty of the terrace or the balcony. Terrace gardening is one of the best ways to create green elements around the living area. It helps in beautifying the space, as well as helps in reducing the temperature a bit. There are many easier ways to create your own terrace garden. Once you plan Terrace Gardening, these are some of the essential things to consider. Identify the Space on Your Terrace Define the position you have before you begin your terrace garden. Such as your windowsills, balconies, rooftop. Make a plan for your terrace gard...