Field

Activities / Services

Collecting, analyzing, documenting and disseminating information and know-how on organic agriculture

• Databases, Directories
• Documentation of knowledge and experience
• Compiling package of practices for selected crops
• Conducting market research and providing market information
• Participatory technology development with farmers and scientists
• Coordinating research projects

Rural development

• Promoting rural development Programmes in Agriculture, including Self Help Group Farming, Women Welfare Schemes.
• Establishment of training and demonstration centre to advance rural development and health through organic sustainable agriculture.

Research and Training

• Implementing training programmes and workshops for stakeholders
• Developing training material for key topics in organic agriculture
• Providing information on Govt. support schemes
• Lobbying with Govt. agencies (standard development, labels etc.)
• Virtual marketing platform
• Organizing events for popularizing organic agriculture (fairs, exhibitions, seminars etc.)
• Publicity activities (press, media)
• Publishing books, periodicals, audio video films or any other print or electronic media in subjects dealing with organic agriculture and organic products.

Networking and mobilizing stakeholders

• International linkages
• Communication and PR
• Platform for making contacts with Individuals and Institutions

Advisory services

• Advisory service on conversion of farms / projects.
• Setting up internal control systems (ICS).
• Setting up model farms
• Establishing market linkages for organic produce
• Methodologies to upgrade traditional farming to organic farming
• Consultancy for domestic and export marketing
• Setting up farmers markets
• Consultancy for quality assurance