Comparative Study of Organic Farming Policy of M.P, Sikkim, Karnataka and Kerala States of India
Ecosystem & Sustainability Management
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Comparative Study of organic Farming Policy of M.P, Sikkim,
Karnataka and Kerala states of India
In the comparative study of Organic Farming Policies of M.P, Kerala, Karnataka and
Sikkim state we will try to find out whether the policy is meant for the farmers interest or just to fulfil the interest of the MNCs or Farm Input Supplier Companies. In this whole document we will try to find out how the policy is addressing the following issues Is the main thrust on livelihoods and improving net returns of farmers, or is it about export and niche markets?
Does the policy emphasise on 'internalisation' of farm inputs or is it created for providing opportunities to the organic industry, where farmers will buy things from various input factories/entities/outfits?
Have farmers' institutions and empowerment been emphasised upon, for sustainability of the effort?
Is there convergence between various departments envisaged?
Have forward linkages as well as backward linkages been thought of, and planned for? Is the policy ambitious in its approach or not? How is the implementation against the objectives? Are the goalposts being moved or being adhered to?
Does it address equity concerns - fragile eco-zones, women farmers, smallholders, tribal and Dalit farmers, rain fed farmers etc. - any special and appropriate emphasis or not?
Are subsidies being recast clearly to promote organic or do main subsidies continue in a chemical farming paradigm, vitiating any plans for organic right at the beginning?
Is a farming systems approach being taken - livestock integration, agro-forestry etc.
Organic Farming Policy of Madhya Pradesh (M.P)
The Organic farming policy of M.P government states the commitment of the state for making the existing agriculture into a sustainable and profitable venture for landless labours, marginal and small farmers by providing institutional support as well as technological support to the
TOPIC
Comparative Study of organic Farming Policy of M.P, Sikkim,
Karnataka and Kerala states of India
In the comparative study of Organic Farming Policies of M.P, Kerala, Karnataka and
Sikkim state we will try to find out whether the policy is meant for the farmers interest or just to fulfil the interest of the MNCs or Farm Input Supplier Companies. In this whole document we will try to find out how the policy is addressing the following issues Is the main thrust on livelihoods and improving net returns of farmers, or is it about export and niche markets?
Does the policy emphasise on 'internalisation' of farm inputs or is it created for providing opportunities to the organic industry, where farmers will buy things from various input factories/entities/outfits?
Have farmers' institutions and empowerment been emphasised upon, for sustainability of the effort?
Is there convergence between various departments envisaged?
Have forward linkages as well as backward linkages been thought of, and planned for? Is the policy ambitious in its approach or not? How is the implementation against the objectives? Are the goalposts being moved or being adhered to?
Does it address equity concerns - fragile eco-zones, women farmers, smallholders, tribal and Dalit farmers, rain fed farmers etc. - any special and appropriate emphasis or not?
Are subsidies being recast clearly to promote organic or do main subsidies continue in a chemical farming paradigm, vitiating any plans for organic right at the beginning?
Is a farming systems approach being taken - livestock integration, agro-forestry etc.
Organic Farming Policy of Madhya Pradesh (M.P)
The Organic farming policy of M.P government states the commitment of the state for making the existing agriculture into a sustainable and profitable venture for landless labours, marginal and small farmers by providing institutional support as well as technological support to the