Agri Commodity Tips: KOCHI: Cash crops are progressively becoming part of the organic food wave that is sweeping across Kerala. After the success in increasing the production of organic vegetables, farmers in the state have turned to organic cultivation of cardamom, pineapple, coffee, tea and cocoa, given the widespread awareness about pesticide residues in food products.
The state government is focusing on expanding organic production of pepper and coffee in Wayanad; cardamom, tea and cocoa in Idukki; and vegetables and other commodity in Kasargod. "It is a continuous process. We need at least three years of organic nurture to get APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) approved certificate," said K Pratapan, state horticulture mission director.
The state government is focusing on expanding organic production of pepper and coffee in Wayanad; cardamom, tea and cocoa in Idukki; and vegetables and other commodity in Kasargod. "It is a continuous process. We need at least three years of organic nurture to get APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) approved certificate," said K Pratapan, state horticulture mission director.
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