IFOAM Asia News

Some partnerships begin with a conversation. This one began with a conviction — that organic agriculture in Northeast India has the foundations, the knowledge, and the people to become a model for the region. What it needed was the right institutional backing to take it further. On 27 June 2026, in Shillong, Meghalaya, IFOAM Organics Asia and the Meghalaya Natural and Organic Society for Livelihood and Innovation in Agriculture (MEGNOLIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a five-year commitment to

Exploring the Transition from Agriculture to “Agri-Life” September 10–12, 2026 Mohanong House, Goesan County, Chungbuk Province, South Korea Co-organized by Association Nong and IFOAM – Organics Asia, with support from various central government agencies in South Korea, the 2026 NongGathering Korea FESTA & FORUM will bring together farmers, rural innovators, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and international partners to explore new visions for rural life and ecological transition. Centered around the theme “Agri-Culture Lifestyle Transition,” the event examines the shift from agriculture

India’s Organic Transition: Northeast India, Global Markets, and the Future of Sustainable Agriculture A conversation with the Chairman of APEDA Across the hills, forests, and river valleys of Northeast India, organic farming has long existed not as a trend, but as a way of life. Today, as global demand shifts toward traceable and sustainably cultivated food systems, India’s organic sector is steadily evolving into a key part of the country’s agricultural future. At the centre of this transition is the

Strengthening Organic Trade & Market Access in Sikkim In 2026, IFOAM – Organics Asia and APEDA continued their collaboration to organize international buyer–seller meets to support the development of organic agriculture in Northeast India. The year began with an event in the State of Sikkim, where more than a hundred participants from over ten countries gathered to connect with local farmers, processors, exporters, and other stakeholders from the region’s organic sector. The event created opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and

1st Northeast India Organic Week & 4th World Organic Youth Summit The 1st Northeast India Organic Week and the 4th World Organic Youth Summit were held in the State of Meghalaya, India. The 1st Northeast India Organic Week will be an annual event hosted by APEDA and IFOAM – Organics Asiatogether with the state governments of Northeast India. The events are expected to become a significant milestone in the development of organic agriculture in the region. An international buyer-seller delegation