Organic Farming Board in state soon: CM

Badal pointed out that the Punjabi farmer was quiet resilient and never hesitated to follow new practices of farming provided he was assured of profitability, marketability and sustainability of his produce. “Here comes the crucial role of activists, scientists and progressive farmers committed to the cause of organic farming to prevail upon our farmers to shift from inorganic farming to organic one,” he added.

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The CM added that the state has been taking initiatives to popularise organic farming through its nodal agency Punjab Agro and till date nearly 1,000 farmers have been registered as certified organic farmers who were undertaking organic farming on 550 acres across the state. He said that 1,000 farmers would be registered every year to save people from ill effects of use of pesticides, insecticides and chemicals fertilizers.

During the three-day convention, several activities were organised for the farmers. Sessions on soil conservation, water management as well as use of pesticides were held. Organic seeds were promoted with farmers encouraged to exchange these seeds. Experts highlighted that with hybrid seeds the problem was that these had to be purchased from companies every year. Stalls for organic food were also put up.