Central Idea

In a proactive move towards sustainable and climate-smart farming, the Kerala Government has launched the Organic Farming Mission.

Kerala Organic Farming Mission

Objective	Expand organic farming to 5,000 hectares in 5 years
Annual Target	Convert 1,000 hectares annually
Governance Structure	Governing council chaired by Agriculture Minister Executive committee with government and farm sector reps
Area Allocation	State Agriculture department’s farms allocate 10% for organic
Long-term Commitment	Beneficiaries commit to organic farming for at least 5 years
Certification & Marketing	Enhance certification, branding, and marketing Implement organic farming protocols aligned with standards
Value Addition	Focus on adding value to organic products
Access to Resources	Ensure access to quality seeds and production equipment Utilize various channels like small-scale units, collectives,Karshika Karma Sena, Kudumbasree, Krishisree Centre, Agro Service Centres
Local Engagement	Collaborate with Krishikoottam collectives and FPOs
Complementary Mission	Poshaka Samriddhi Mission dedicated to millet and vegetable production for sustainable agriculture

In addition to the Organic Farming Mission, the Kerala Government created the Poshaka Samriddhi Mission in September 2023.
This initiative is dedicated to ramping up millet and vegetable production, furthering the state’s commitment to sustainable agriculture.