Some Fast Facts

October 22, 2020

Organic

Every year, there are about 10,000 reported cases of pesticide poisoning in India.
India ranks first in terms of Number of Organic Producers.
Sikkim has been declared as India’s first fully organic state.
India exports around 1.35 MTs of certified organic foods. The major export destinations are EU, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Pakistan, New Zealand and Australia.
India is producing wide range of crops under organic management with total production of 1180105 MTs which majorly covers Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Cereal & Millets etc.
As per the available statistics, India’s rank 8th in terms of World’s Organic Agricultural land as per 2020 data (Source: FIBL & IFOAM Yearbook, 2020).
The level of antioxidants is 69% higher in organic foods than in non-organic foods.
Organic farming practices enhance soil and water quality, reduce pollution and provide safe, healthy livestock habitats, hence, being better for the environment.
As organic production relies more on labor as a substitute for other inputs, it generates employment.
The exports amount to more than 53% of the organic food produced in India at present.
About 29% or about 96.4 million hectares of land in India are considered degraded because of these conventional practices and rapid industrialization.
Tea is the top organic good in India.