22,000 Farmers Certified for Organic Farming in Andhra Pradesh

Quick Summary:

• The andhra pradesh State Organic Products Certification Authority (APSOPCA) has certified over 22,000 farmers cultivating around 31,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh and southern states this year.
• Certified organic and good agricultural produce under APSOPCA programs exceeds 1.5 lakh metric tonnes,enabling access to premium domestic and international markets.
• APSOPCA operates three certification schemes: IndG.A.P., National program for Organic Production (NPOP), and PGS-India.

– IndG.A.P.: Certified 3,495 farmers across 2,621 hectares with outputs eligible for export to over 130 countries.
– NPOP: Certified 18,953 farmers on 28,282 hectares recognized for exports by the EU and other global markets. Produced over a lakh metric tonnes of organic output across South India states including Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.- PGS-India: Village-level model certifying 335 farmers from local groups farming on around 138 hectares.

• APSOPCA developed Traceability 2.0 – an app-based system enabling supply chain transparency from farm to consumer for better trust-building and enhanced marketability of products.
• Certified organic produce reportedly earns a price premium of up to 30%, boosting farmer incomes substantially.
• Director Dr. Yadlapalli Satish highlighted APSOPCA’s efforts in facilitating collaboration among stakeholders while positioning it as a national model in organic certification.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
The certifications facilitated by APSOPCA underscore India’s growing emphasis on enduring agriculture practices that meet international standards while improving farmer livelihoods through higher economic returns via certified exports or premium domestic pricing models.By integrating digital tools like Traceability 2.0 into it’s operations, the authority is also aiming to bolster consumer trust-a critical factor for continued growth in the emerging organic market space both locally and globally.

APSOPCA’s initiatives appear critically important as they align with broader governmental aims of promoting sustainability within agriculture-crucial given climate change challenges-and improving income diversification avenues among rural agrarian communities across multiple states like Tamil Nadu or Telangana apart besides core A.P governance domain holding accountability greatest reach long collaborative pathways –equal strength engagement proven now-direct-self values accountable!

For more facts visit www.apspoca.org.