As per data published by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority of India (APEDA), Indian exports of organic products shot up by 50% to cross Rs 5100 crores in 2018-19.
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Around 2.7 million tonnes of certified organic products were produced by India.
Major organic produce includes oilseeds, cotton, medicinal plants, tea, coffee, spices, vegetables, fruits and dry fruits.
In 2017-18 organic product exports had increased by 39%.
As of FY 2018-19 around 3.56 million hectares of land fell under organic farming certification.
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Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system which originated early in the 20th century in reaction to rapidly changing farming practices. Certified organic agriculture accounts for 70 million hectares globally, with over half of that total in Australia. Organic farming continues to be developed by various organizations today. It is defined by the use of fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting. Biological pest control, mixed cropping and the fostering of insect predators are encouraged. Organic standards are designed to allow the use of naturally occurring substances while prohibiting or strictly limiting synthetic substances. More Info
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