In continuation of our tradition to organize Biennial Convention, the 5th National Organic Farming Convention will be organized at NITTTR in Sector-26 of Chandigarh during 28th Feb. to 2nd March, 2015 jointly with National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research (NITTTR), Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) and Kheti Virasat Mission (KVM). Please […]
Date 28th Feb. to 2nd March, 2015
Date: Saturday Jan 31st & Sunday Feb 1st, 2015 Time: 10:30 am until 6:00 pm Venue: Golden Bead School (click to see map here: Malnad Mela Map)
Date Saturday Jan 31st & Sunday Feb 1st, 2015
Time 10:30 am until 6:00 pm
By Fakir Balaji Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) — Cultivating organic fodder and nurturing cows with care would yield plenty of “truly” organic milk and make their owners wealthy in a short period, says a veterinary expert who runs a dairy in the Karnataka countryside.
Source: Vancouverdesi
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21: The Indian Association Sharjah has come up with a proposal to do organic farming in all 14 districts in Kerala. Talking to reporters on Wednesday, P. Sudeep, chief executive officer of Norka-Roots, the government agency which looks after the welfare of non-resident Keralites, said the proposal came up during the NRK Global […]
Source: Headlines India
Jaya Biswas, TNN | Jan 21, 2015, These days, all of us are particularly careful about the food we eat. Organic gardening has become the order of the day — so much so that even Hollywood stars have started getting their hands dirty, literally!
Source: Times of India
Jaya Biswas, TNN | Jan 21, 2015 Organic gardening has become the order of the day — so much so, that even Hollywood stars have started getting their hands dirty, literally
Source: Times of India
Monday, 19 01 2015 JAMMU, JANUARY 18- Regional centre of Organic farming, Panchkula in collaboration with Horticulture department Jammu organized a training programme at horticulture complex, Talab Tillo Jammu. Director Horticulture Jammu A. K. Sharma in his inaugural address informed that 200 Ha area shall be adopted for organic farming in Jammu division with an […]
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PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Netscribes’ latest market research report titled Agriculture and Food Industry in India 2014 highlights the competitive market scenario of the Indian agriculture and food industry and its growth prospects in the ensuing years. The Indian agriculture and food industry is experiencing rising demand due to various […]
Source: Digital Journal
Japan’s Nikkei Research ranked BCtA member Itochu Corporation as No 1 for its contribution to society among over 500 companies Japan’s Nikkei Research ranked BCtA member Itochu Corporation as No 1 among over 500 companies for its contribution to society. In its annual NICES ranking announced on 27 November of last year, the Nikkei newspaper […]
Source: The Guardian
For whom: People who wish to take charge of their ‘wellness’ and ‘health.’ This workshop will help us understand the basic principles of gardening and then apply it to our own context – homes, apartments or terraces. This workshop will focus on the practical aspects, so that we get a first hand experience with earth, […]
Date 31st January, 2015
MENAFN Press – 13/01/2015 India Organic Food and Beverages Outlook to 2019 – Growing Potential of Online Retailers to Steer Growth which provides a comprehensive analysis of organic products in India and covers various aspects such as market size of India organic food and beverages market, segmentation on the basis of domestic and exports market, […]
Source: MENAFN Press
Sanjay Pandey | Al Jazeera – Fri, Jan 9, 2015 Bathinda, India – As the digital clock beamed 21:00, the shabby and dimly lit Bathinda train station came to life as frail patients swarmed the platform and jostled for seats on the “Cancer Train”. Ramkishan, a man of about 50 breathing heavily and coughing, remained seated until […]
Source: Yahoo News
TNN | Jan 10, 2015 Shillong: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region observed its 41st foundation day at Umiam near here on Friday. The institute, which was set up to improve and develop sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions in the region, is now […]
Source: Times of India
Friday, January 9, 2015 Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma officially launched the Mission Organic in South West Garo Hills district during the day-long Conclave on Clean and Green Mission under IBDLP held at Betasing Block Friday based on the theme “Promising an organic revolution for transformation of Meghalaya.”
Source: Zee News
TNN | Jan 6, 2015, MADURAI: Unlike the usual trend of depending on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, an enterprising farmer here has adapted to organic farming and reaped a handsome harvest this year. A N M Tiruppathi from Kulamangalam village has revived the agricultural methods of his ancestors using cow and sheep dung and compost […]
Source: Times of India
Sunday, 4 January 2015 It has enough spices to ensure a better living for its residents but no road to take them forward. Enter Sissen village in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The tiny village, perched atop a hillock on the right bank of Siang river, has earned laurels for record production of organic […]
Source: DNA
TNN | Jan 4, 2015, KOZHIKODE: The district administration has brought a total of sixty three acres of land under cultivation under the Haritholsavam@Kozhikode project. The farming on the lands were initiated with the aim of attaining self-sufficiency in agriculture. The district administration, with the support of agriculture department, had launched the project five months […]
Source: Times of India
January 02, 2015 Kolkata: A Bhutanese film crew is in India to capture the essence of organic villages in south Sikkim, renowned for its organic produce, which are being showcased at the maiden Nagi Pokhari Tourism and Organic Festival. Sikkim has set for itself the goal of becoming an organic agricultural state by 2015. The […]
Source: Hans India
IANS | Jan 1, 2015 GANGTOK/KOLKATA: A Bhutanese film crew is in India to capture the essence of organic villages in south Sikkim, renowned for its organic produce, which are being showcased at the maiden Nagi Pokhari Tourism and Organic Festival.
Source: Times of India
KV Kurmanath Hyderabad, Jan 1: With reports of pesticide residues found in ‘organic’ food hitting the headlines last month, the pro-organic groups have asked farmers to move towards non-pesticide management and organic farming in the real sense. Pro-organic groups want genuine growers of organic food to become whistleblowers against the unscrupulous players, while maintaining transparency. […]
Source: The Hindu
Date: 6th February, 2015 Venue: Chandanaguda, Padmagiri Date: 11th February, 2015 Venue: Bapanpalli Date: 13th February, 2015 Venue: Bandhaguda Contact: Ms. Arunima +91 9439920040 Ms. Prava +91 7894889134
Jan 15 to 21, natural farming course in Marathi at Bhaskar Save’s Natural Farming Learning Centre There are still some vacancies for the introductory natural farming course in Marathi (Jan 15 to 21) at Bhaskar Save’s farm and Learning Centre. If anyone is interested, please apply soon! For more details, see the forwarded email (below) […]
Date Jan 15 to 21
ALAPPUZHA, January 9, 2015 Implementation in a phased manner: Mohanan Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan has said that the government is seriously considering a ban on use of chemical fertilizers in the State. He was inaugurating an exhibition-cum-sale of dairy, agricultural, and industrial products organised by the Chengannur block panchayat here on Wednesday evening. Mr. Mohanan […]
Source: The Hindu
Jency Samuel NAGAPATNAM, India, Jan 7 2015 (IPS) – Standing amidst his lush green paddy fields in Nagapatnam, a coastal district in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a farmer named Ramajayam remembers how a single wave changed his entire life. The simple farmer was one of thousands whose agricultural lands were destroyed by […]
Source: Inter Press Service News Agency
Suman Sahai Hold consultations to improve the regulatory system A high-level committee chaired by T S R Subramanian was set up to examine and review six laws related to the environment. In its report submitted recently to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the committee recommended that the latest technologies be used to prepare an […]
Source: The Tribune
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2, 2015 To make State fully organic by 2016 The government has initiated efforts to promote organic farming in all Assembly constituencies. Minister for Agriculture K.P. Mohanan said here on Thursday that the initiative was designed to encourage farmers to switch over to organic methods of cultivation, under a project to convert Kerala […]
Source: The Hindu