FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to boost export opportunities and deepen bilateral trade: FIEOFIEO anticipates expanded market access for Indian goods and services, particularly benefiting MSMEs. This landmark pact aims to diversify ...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
FSSAI warning: Don’t be fooled by 'organic’ labels. Check these 3 signs before you buyMany consumers believe organic food is healthier. However, not all products labelled organic are genuine. Regulatory bodies like FSSAI warn...
18 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
FSSAI sets up panel to revamp regulations on organic foodThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is revising its organic food regulations to align with updated international guide...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
Govt notifies procedure for export of certified organic productsThe Indian government has mandated certification under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for the export of organic produ...
07 Jan, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
India exports organic food products worth nearly $450 million till November 25 of FY2025India has achieved exports of organic food products valuing nearly USD 450 million by November 25 of this fiscal year. Union Minister of St...
02 Dec, 2024, 05.29 PM IST
India, Taiwan pact to facilitate trade of organic agri goods comes into forceIndia and Taiwan have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) to facilitate trade in organically-produced goods, including tea and medi...
10 Jul, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
Govt plans to extend NPOP organic certificate to textile, cosmetic, AYUSH products"NPOP, launched in 2001, is the world's largest organic certification programme. As a step further, NPOP now proposes to enter into organic...
07 Nov, 2019, 02.11 PM IST
Global demand for Indian Organic food products on constant increaseThe organic food export realization was around Rs 3453 crore (515 million USD).
23 Oct, 2018, 03.05 PM IST
Organic food standards to boost credibilityIn addition, the trade is seeking exemption from the goods and services tax to narrow the vast difference in prices between conventional an...
26 Mar, 2018, 11.24 PM IST
Is the two certification system harming India's organic food market?Since 2001, the government had been promoting organic farming through third party certification while over a hundred countries are willing ...
30 Jul, 2017, 01.11 AM IST
Is organic food that you eat free of synthetic pesticides & chemical fertilisers?In the wake of the recent Maggi imbroglio and concerns over contamination of food, more retailers have begun asking for documentation about...
19 Jul, 2015, 07.28 AM IST
- India aims to export $1 bn organic products in next 5 yrs
India aims to export $1 billion worth of organic products in the next five years as there is greater demand for non-food products such as o...
15 May, 2010, 02.23 PM IST
Farmers yet to get a clear field for organic farmingFarmers face trouble in practising the chemical-free method.
22 Dec, 2009, 05.17 AM IST
- Maharashtra gives a big push to organic farming 42 pts and above
Organic farming is now a movement in Maharashtra, thanks to the few motivated individuals who acted as its advocates.
15 Apr, 2009, 01.26 AM IST
- Apeda to ask Japan to give equal status to local certification agencies
In an attempt to boost the exports of organic products to Japan, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Ape...
17 Jan, 2009, 01.10 AM IST