Organic farming gaining ground in Alappuzha

Snehakkoottam conducts exhibition on organic products

Several areas in the district have already earned a name in the annals of organic farming in Kerala. Many farmers have taken to the healthy farming method on seeing the success of organic farming in Mararikkulam and other places.

Organic farming is assuming new proportions with more people and organisations entering the field. An exhibition conducted by Snehakkoottam, a voluntary organisation, is one of the latest developments in spreading awareness on organic farming.

The Snehakkoottam exhibition held at Mullakkal featured a variety of organic agricultural products. The exhibition also showcased books that could be relied upon for taking up the healthier model of farming.

The activists behind the show are aiming at the larger goal of developing a society based on healthy food habits. An ‘Onasadya’ using organic farm products was organised during the last Onam festival here. The organisation is also engaged in humanitarian work. Over 500 camps on healthy living through consumption of harmless foods have been conducted by the organisation since 2010, according to the organisers.

Award for farmers

The Sarojini Damodaran Foundation, another organisation, is offering an award worth Rs.55,555 for the best organic farmer in the State. The best organic farmer in districts will be given Rs.11,111 each.

Contest

The contest is open to farmers in the districts of Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikkode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad and Idukki.

Applications

Farmers should send applications before December 20 to Dayal, Award Committee Convenor, Sreekovil, Muhamma P.O., Alappuzha 688525 (Phone:9447114526), according to the organisers.

Source : The Hindu