Govt keen on promoting organic farming in state

The Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai on Wednesday assured farmers that if they are turning towards organic farming, the government will set up a market where organic products will be exclusively sold. Sardesai was speaking as the chief guest for an awareness programme held for farmers on organic farming which was jointly organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Goa and agriculture technology management agency (ATMA) at Ravindra Bhavan. The programme was attended by over 300 farmers.