Recently, the ‘Wild’ Arunachal Kiwi has received organic certification by the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for the North East Region.

Try this PYQ:

Q.Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

(a) Spices

(b) Fresh fruits

(c) Pulses

(d) Vegetable oils

Arunachal Kiwi

• The kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa Chev.) is a deciduous fruiting vine native to Yangtze River valley of south and central China.
• In Arunachal Pradesh, a domesticated variety of kiwi was introduced as a commercial fruit only in 2000.
• The Ziro Valley specifically located at 1,500-2,000 metres above sea level is the most ideal for kiwi.
• It is also called “China’s miracle fruit” and “Horticulture wonder of New Zealand”.

Benefits of certification

• Certification helps producers and handlers; they receive premium prices for the products and have access to fast-growing, local, regional and international markets.

Organic certification in India

• An agricultural practise/product is considered organic when there are no chemical fertilizers or pesticides involved in its cultivation process.
• Such certifications in India can be obtained after a strict scientific assessment done by the regulatory body, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

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