Organic Federations
Marketing of organic produce through Regional Federations of organic farmers associations
Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka has facilitated in formation of 14 Regional Federations and organic farmers associations to provide market for organic produce of the State. Through these Federations and organic farmers associations it is proposed to take up collection, grading, value addition, processing, packing, brand development, marketing of organic produce, apart from consumer awareness programme and other activities. Through regional federations and organic farmers associations, it is intended to eliminate the middlemen in the marketing of organic produces thereby providing remunerative prices to organic farmers’ which would in turn improve the economic conditions of organic farmers due to higher rates for their produces.
Main Objectives formation of Regional Federations and Organic Farmers Associations
- To encourage bulk and quality production of organic produce by group approach, capacity building, technology transfer and hand holding support to group in the initial years.
- Strengthen infrastructural facilities for collection, grading, value addition, processing, packaging of organic produce.
- Providing direct marketing linkages to organic farmers group/associations with retailers, bulk marketers and exporters.
- Publicity and consumer awareness to expand the domestic market for organic produce in the state.
Details of Regional Federation of Organic Farmers Associations of Karnataka State | ||||
Sl.No | Name of the Federation | Contact person | Ph.No & Email | Organic Products Available |
1. |
Belagavi District Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Association Federation Limited, Belagavi |
Ashok tubachi, President Virupakshagowda Rudragowda Patil |
9901888254 8746871745 omfbelagavi@gmail.com |
Sugarcane, Paddy, Jowar, Maize, Wheat, Pulses, Ground Nut, Soyabean, Turmeric, Mango, Cotton, Vegetables |
2. | Krupa, President | 9945425506 omfdavanagere@gmail.com |
Millets, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits | |
3. |
Uttarkannada Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Association Federation Limited, Uttarkannada |
Vishweshwar Bhatt, President | 9242185319 orgfeduk@gmail.com |
Paddy, Sugarcane, Arecanut, Vegetables, Pepper, Coconut, Nutmeg, Honey, Turmeric, Pulses |
4. | Y. C. Rudrappa, President Jayaprasad |
9448529723 9480172565 omfhassankodagu@gmail.com |
Rajmudi rice & Redrice, Ragi, Black pepper, Cordmom, Coffee, Coconut, Mango, Orange, Vegetables | |
5. | Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagalur, Udupi Districts Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Association Federation Limited, Dakshina Kannada | Prabhakar Mayya, Pre Anil Vice president |
8150942839 9900366533/ 9480323027 omfdkckmudupi@gmail.com |
Paddy, Ragi, Coconut, Pepper, Maize, Vegetables |
6. | Channappa Budihal, President | 9480127714 dhgorgfederation@gmail.com ssofpagadag@gmail.com |
Chilli, Oil Seeds, Pulses, Vegetables, Minor milltes, Paddy | |
7. | Subhash, President | 7022128410 omfklbyadbdr@gmail.com |
Paddy, Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Millets, Sugarcane | |
8. | Ashok Patil, President | 9886178701 rch.kop.bal.fed@gmail.com |
Paddy, Groundnut, Millets, Vegetables |
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9. | Mantur President | 9980244740 pskshipparagi@gmail.com |
Sugarcane, Maize, Jowar, Green gram, Redgram, Wheat, Lemon, Turmeric, Onion, Ground Nut, Bajra | |
10. |
Shivamogga District Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Association Federation Limited,Shivamogga |
Kerehalli Ramappa, President | 9480626410 omfshivamogga@gmail.com |
Red Rice, Pulses, Herbal Shampoo, Black pepper, Ginger, Liquid jiggery, Cashew, Jackfruit |
11. | Ramesh, President | 9964405229 omfmyscmgmdy@gmail.com |
Paddy, Ragi, Cotton, Cowpea, Ginger, Groundnut, Horse gram, Maize, Sugarcane, Banana, Coconut, Vegetables |
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12. | N.R.Shetty President | 9480283199 omfbengaluru@gmail.com |
Ragi, Millets, Pulses, Vegetables, Mango | |
13. | K.V Reddeppa, President | 9483050005 omfklrcbp@gmail.com vdsgudibande@gmail.com |
Ragi, Foxtail millet, Groundnut, Castor, Mango, Sapota, Papaya, Cashew, Gourds, Vegetables | |
14. |
Tumkur District Regional Cooperative Organic Farmers Association Federation Limited,Tumkur |
Govindaraju, President | 9880472455 omftumkur@gmail.com |
Ragi, Minor Millets, Groundnut, Vegetables |