Organic Farming Association of India

16/11/2025

Maheshbhai Patel, an OFAI NSC member from Gujarat, organised a training program on organic farming and food awareness at his own farm in Surat for the next generation.

07/10/2025

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29/09/2025

It was a treat to have Rohit Jain (BanyanRoots), represent Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) at the 8th IFOAM Asia Congress with more than 500 delegates from 15 countries in Asia that successfully concluded in Ninh Binh province of Vietnam.

14/09/2025

Remembering SOIL Vasu!

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of SOIL Vasu, who left us yesterday evening.

Many of you knew him personally, his energy, his music, and his passion for soil and all that it means to our lives.

Vasu’s unique ways of making farmers, students, and all of us think deeply about soil were truly unmatched. Through his soulful songs (which he himself wrote and composed) and his explorations connecting soil with music, weeds, air, the rural economy, and ornaments, he opened our minds to entirely new dimensions.

He coined the term “Grameena Ashtaishwarya Bokkasa,” linking soil to the rural circular economy, and led important studies like the composite index for assessing farms (ASHA, OFAI & IIT Bombay) and research with Greenpeace India on pesticide impacts on children. He was a committed companion in the movement to keep India GM-free.

Those who have seen him in a village setting know how alive he would become — engaging farmers in meaningful conversations, singing with heartfelt energy, inspiring all who listened.

Vasu had many plans still ahead of him — calendars to make, events to host, and transformations to nurture. Despite his own hardships, he stayed cheerful and humble, always radiating warmth and humour.

Vasu will be missed by so many of us , his songs will still be sung, his words remembered, and his work carried forward.

Rest in peace, SOIL Vasu. Your life’s mission will continue to inspire.

Soil Vasu

31/08/2025

OFAI Farmers’ Market & Conference Held at Biofach India 2025

The Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) hosted an Organic Farmers’ Market and Farmers’ Conference as part of the international organic trade fair Biofach India 2025 in Greater Noida.

The farmers’ conference, held on the inaugural day of Biofach, was presided over by Mr. K. P. Illiyas, President of OFAI, and inaugurated by Mr. Ravi Prasad, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics International. In his address, Mr. Prasad highlighted IFOAM’s initiatives and activities at both the national and international levels.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Gagnesh Sharma, Director of the National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), spoke on the current certification systems in India, with a special focus on the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS).

Mr. Ravindrakumar Prajapati, Quality Manager of the Gujarat Organic Products Certification Agency (GOPCA), discussed the third-party certification framework under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).

Addressing the challenges faced by small-scale farmer entrepreneurs, Mr. Devesh Patel, OFAI Managing Committee Member and President of One Gujarat Farmer Producer Coop., explained the regulatory aspects of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) pertaining to organic products.

An open forum followed, where farmers actively engaged with the panel, raising questions and sharing their perspectives.

The session concluded with remarks by Ms. Shamika Mone, Treasurer of OFAI, Chairperson of INOFO, and World Board Member of IFOAM Organics International, who expressed gratitude to the participants and speakers.

Alongside the conference, OFAI organized the Biofach Farmers’ Market, where 20 selected entrepreneurs were provided subsidized stalls to showcase their organic products. The market will continue until September 1st.
Interested visit th farmers' market!

05/08/2025

OFAI Farmers Market
In Biofach India 2025
Aug: 30, 31 Sep: 1

The Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) is organizing a Farmers Market at Biofach India 2025, scheduled for August 30, 31, and September 1, at Greater Noida.

Biofach India is organized by NürnbergMesse, one of the world's largest exhibition companies, in collaboration with APEDA under the Ministry of Commerce. Since 2018, OFAI has successfully requested special stalls for small-scale organic farmer-entrepreneurs, which are provided at subsidized rates. Interested individuals can register using the link provided below.

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Devesh Patel
‪+919824506878

08/07/2025

OFAI Farmers Market
In Biofach India 2025
Aug: 30, 31 Sep: 1

The Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) is organizing a Farmers Market at Biofach India 2025, scheduled for August 30, 31, and September 1, at Greater Noida.

Biofach India is organized by NürnbergMesse, one of the world's largest exhibition companies, in collaboration with APEDA under the Ministry of Commerce. Since 2018, OFAI has successfully requested special stalls for small-scale organic farmers entrepreneurs, which are provided at subsidized rates. Interested individuals can register using the link provided below.

The country's only organization of grassroots organic farmers.

04/06/2025

Biofach - Farmers Market registration
30 Aug - 1 Sept 2025,
Noida Expo Centre

Please Register
Link given below

The country's only organization of grassroots organic farmers.

03/06/2025

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In a remote Karnataka village, Raghava spins yarn on a charkha, grinds soapnuts, and walks barefoot into a farm that grows 70 varieties of fruits.