Shah urges Uttarakhand farmers to move towards organic farming

He also linked the rise in diseases like cancer, thyroid issues, and diabetes to the increased use of chemical fertilisers in agriculture. Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a goal of doubling farmers’ income, of which one of the points was to increase income through organic farming. Shah said that chemical fertilizers not only affect human health but also have an impact on farm land. Due to excessive use of fertilizers, the soil loses its fertility, he said. Shah said that when the BJP mentioned organic farming in its manifesto, many observers were surprised. “They even asked why organic farming found a place in the BJP’s manifesto,” Shah said.

Shah said NCOL, set up to address gaps in the organic farming sector, plans to establish a network of testing labs in collaboration with Amul. These labs will verify both organic farms and produce, aiming to create trusted ‘Bharat’ organic brands.