The National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, today concluded the National Seminar-cum-Exhibition in Ghaziabad. The two-day seminar was aimed at promoting organic and natural farming across the country. The seminar was inaugurated by the Director General of the Fertiliser Association of India, Dr S. K. Choudhary, in New Delhi. In his address, Dr Choudhary emphasised the importance of natural resources in promoting natural and organic farming to maintain soil fertility, protect the environment, and reduce the cost of cultivation. The Ministry said that the seminar was aimed at providing a national platform for comprehensive discussions on sustainable agricultural practices, techniques of organic and natural farming, market opportunities, and policy support. During the programme, various topics, including soil health and bio-inputs, scientific techniques of natural farming, biodiversity-based pest management, the PGS-India certification system, and the marketing and value chain of organic products, were discussed. The National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming functions as a leading institution in the country for the development, certification, and capacity building in organic and natural farming. The Centre undertakes key activities such as implementation of the PGS-India certification system, quality testing of organic fertilisers, training of farmers and agricultural personnel, and dissemination of knowledge to promote sustainable agricultural practices nationwide.