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Home
Organic
Village
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A
Green Philosophy in Organic farming
Based on the principles of
Environmental and public mindedness and health, ecological balance, fairness
and care.
Kerala is a narrow strip of land in South India spread over an area of 38855
Sq.km with the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea bordering it. Agriculture
has always been the thrust area of Kerala’s economy. Kerala accounts for 88%
of the country’s export earnings from pepper, 92% from rubber, 72% from
cardamom, 54% from cashew kernels and 56% from ginger.
Idukki District is generally known as ‘the Spice District’ of the State and
95% of the farmers here belong to the small and marginal category. The
district is known for its enchanting scenic beauty, pleasant weather,
aromatic spices and natural tea gardens.
Kerala Agricultural Development Society (KADS) is a Charitable Organization
formed for the development of the farming communities in Kerala. The mission
of KADS is to secure fair price for farm produce by avoiding middlemen,
promotion of organic production of quality agricultural produce, and
assistance in sustainable management of natural resources through awareness
campaign, promotion and practicing of eco-friendly agriculture. Production
and marketing of spices and condiments like nutmeg, cardamom, pepper,
cloves, vanilla, ginger etc. are promoter and monitored. Further crops and
produce like cocoa, vegetables, tapioca and other tubers, coconut, arecanut,
banana, rubber, coffee ornamental and medicinal plants, Planting materials,
seeds and seedlings, and dairy products, egg, meat of goat rabbit and
poultry, vermicompost, bio-pesticides and value added products also covered
for development.
Objectives
The main objectives are the following:-
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Farmers’
intervention for improving the existing marketing system
by developing a farmer - controlled open marketing system.
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Opening of
an effective collection, transporting, storage and sales
system for various products with farmers’ participiation. |
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Promotion
and establishment of organic farming. |
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Promotion
of organic certification of individual farmers and group
certification under ICS. |
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Conduct
seminars and workshops for farmers with assistance from
Government and other agencies. |
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Production
and distribution of bio fertilizers. |
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Restoration
of the eco-system, conservation and improvement of the
natural resources of farmers (soil, water and vegetation). |
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Assistance
to farmers for scientific land utilization and effective
scientific farm practices. |
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Operating
an agro-service centre for farmers. |
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Popularising the use of proper and improved agro
machinery, tools and implements. |
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Enhancement
of the income generating capability of farmers through
improved agricultural and allied activities. |
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Facilitating farmers’ access to modern developments in the
field of agriculture through an agro-information and
training centre
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Establishment of a permanent infrastructure for storage
and marketing of agricultural products. |
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Promotion
of women’s participation in marketing various quality food
items rich in balanced nutrients. |
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Promoting
kitchen gardens, especially in the municipality area. |
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Promotion
of traditional dishes and cooking methods by opening a
Grameena Bhakshana Shala.
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Establishment of sales points for natural and eco-friendly
farm produce. |
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Channelling
and effective utilization of various Government assistance
programmes and funds from NABARD, National Horticultural
Board, Agri-Business Consortium and other such agencies to
redress farmers’ grievances.
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Organic
Farming and Group Certification (ICS)
KADS was appointed as a service provider under NCOF (National Centre for
Organic Farming). ‘Indocert’ (Indian Organic Certification Agency)
Thottumugham, Aluva, a non Governmental organization for according
certification of organic farmers, was contacted and training programmes were
conducted with their help from July 2002 onwards. Organic certification
under Group Certification programme was initiated by KADS as early in July
2002. Now about 1000 farmers exist under various stages of certification as
C1, C2 and C3 Organic Certifications.
KADS Organic
Project has covers total organic area of 4460 Acres and there are 55 groups
formed in 32 Panchayaths of Idukki, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts. Now
the working area under ICS project of KADS is going to extend up to all
districts of Kerala State shortly. By 2008, organic farmers under KADS can
market their produces with logo and label as they are completing third phase
of certification.
KADS is closely collaborating with Indian Organic Farmers Producer Company
Ltd. (IOFPCL), Kochi. KADS has already taken share in IOFPCL and hoping to
market organic products both certified as well as in conversional products
very soon.
Idukki District is having the privilege of producing best quality spices,
cool vegetables and other products. KADS is hopefully planning to have a
very vital role in this direction.
KADS is aiming to implement organic certification under Internal Control
System as early as possible and had submitted proposal to higher authorities
to declare Idukki as Organic District of Kerala. |
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