Participatory Guarantee System of certifying organic produce is expected to help scale up organic farming in the State and provide reliability for produce being sold under the ‘organic’ tag. The conventional system of certifying organic produce has been found to be too cumbersome and costly for farmers with small holdings. The participatory system is an effective alternative, said a spokesman for Organic Kerala Charitable Trust on Tuesday.
The Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council (VFPCK) has launched registration of farmers’ local groups across the State. With Kasaragod being declared an organic farming district, the VFPCK has launched the programme for farmers registered under the Department of Agriculture. — Special Correspondent

Source : The Hindu