By: Staff Writer
February 16, Colombo (LNW): Organic agriculture has gained significant momentum in recent years as consumers and stakeholders increasingly recognize its environmental, health, and economic benefits.
As global demand for organic products continues to rise, Sri Lanka is well-positioned to expand its organic farming sector.
To ensure a robust and credible organic agriculture value chain, it is crucial to enhance awareness and education on organic standards, market opportunities, and certification processes.
In alignment with this vision, the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU), the official regulatory body for organic agriculture in Sri Lanka under the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), has launched an ambitious nationwide initiative to promote organic farming practices.
This large-scale awareness program aims to educate key stakeholders, including farmers, exporters, and processors, about the principles and benefits of organic agriculture, fostering a trustworthy and sustainable industry.
As part of this national initiative, the first awareness program of 2025 was successfully conducted in Jaffna on January 21 at J Hotels.
The event attracted an enthusiastic audience of around 100 participants, representing various sectors of the agricultural industry.
The interactive sessions provided valuable insights into organic farming methods, processing techniques, market potential, standards, and international certification procedures, highlighting NOCU’s crucial role in building a credible organic agricultural framework.
The program was jointly organized by NOCU and the EDB Northern Province Office, featuring expert speakers who shared their knowledge with attendees.
NOCU has planned a series of four comprehensive awareness programs across the country in 2025, designed to educate farmers, exporters, processors, and government officials on organic farming principles, processing techniques, market trends, Sri Lankan organic standards, and international certification requirements.
These sessions aim to strengthen the country’s organic agriculture sector and ensure adherence to globally recognized best practices.
As the governing body responsible for maintaining the credibility of organic agricultural products in Sri Lanka, NOCU plays a vital role in regulating and verifying organic goods sold locally, imported, and exported.
With the growing consumer demand for reliable organic products, both domestically and internationally, fostering a well-informed agricultural community is essential to uphold the integrity of organic food production.
Since its establishment in 2014, NOCU has been instrumental in promoting Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture sector. By implementing targeted awareness initiatives, the organization continues to support the growth of the industry, ensuring that Sri Lankan organic products meet high standards and gain broader recognition in international markets.
