EDB-NOCU kicks off islandwide awareness campaign from Jaffna
View(s):The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), the competent authority for organic agriculture in Sri Lanka under the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), launched its islandwide initiative of awareness programmes to promote organic farming practices recently.
As part of the national programme, the first awareness programme planned for 2025 was held in Jaffna last month at J Hotels. The event drew a crowd of approximately 100 participants, EDB said in a media release.
Attendees, representing diverse sectors within the agriculture industry, engaged in interactive sessions that emphasised NOCU’s pivotal role in fostering a trustworthy organic agriculture value chain. The participants, representing various sectors of the agriculture industry, gained valuable insights into organic farming, processing methods, market opportunities, standards, and international certification procedures.
The event was organised by NOCU in collaboration with the EDB Northern Province Office. Dr. Priyanga Dissanayaka, Assistant Director-Department of Agriculture and Chandika Jayashan, Senior Auditor-Mayacert (Pvt) Ltd shared their insights with the participants. On behalf of the EDB Northern Province Office, Assistant Director K. Kanojan addressed the gathering.
NOCU has planned four comprehensive awareness programmes across the country in 2025. These sessions aim to educate key stakeholders, including farmers, exporters, processors, and government officials, on organic farming principles, processing methods, local and international market trends, Sri Lankan organic standards, and international certification procedures.
NOCU’s primary goal is to ensure the credibility of organic goods sold locally, imported, or exported, providing consumers with reliable options. The increasing global demand for organic products, including in Sri Lanka, underscores the importance of fostering a comprehensive understanding of organic agriculture to ensure the delivery of trustworthy organic food to consumers.
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