natural farming
Natural Farming is an environmentally sustainable agricultural system that promotes the use of locally available natural inputs, enhances soil biological activity, conserves biodiversity, and reduces dependence on external synthetic inputs. This approach aims to improve farm resilience, strengthen ecosystem health, and support the production of safe, healthy and sustainable food.
- Registration of farmers, farmer groups, and Natural Farming clusters under the PGS-India Natural Farming framework
- Verification and evaluation of compliance with Natural Farming standards and requirements
- Review of applications, records, and supporting documentation
- Certification decision-making and issuance of certificates for compliant operators
- Traceability and record verification to ensure system integrity
- Guidance on certification requirements, documentation, and compliance procedures
- Support for farmer groups and stakeholders in understanding the Natural Farming certification process
- Monitoring and surveillance activities as required under the certification framework
Who can avail the services?
Our Natural Farming Certification services are available to:
- Individual farmers willing to adopt and practice Natural Farming.
- Small, marginal, and large farmers.
- Farmer groups and clusters formed under Gram Panchayats.
- Members of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and other farmer collectives.
- Farmers already practicing natural farming as well as those wishing to transitioning from conventional farming
Benefits of Natural Farming Certification
- Recognition of compliance with approved Natural Farming standards
- Improved market access and enhanced consumer confidence
- Greater traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain
- Support for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices
- Promotion of environmentally responsible farming systems
- Enhanced credibility for certified producers and producer groups
We encourage farmers, producer groups, cooperatives, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), processors, and other stakeholders interested in Natural Farming Certification to contact us for further information regarding the certification process, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.Together, we can promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen farmer livelihoods, and contribute to a healthier environment for future generations.
