Meghalaya marked its first participation at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. The event is the world’s largest trade fair for organic food and agriculture. It attracts buyers and producers from over 90 countries.
Notably, India received the honour of “Country of the Year.” As a result, Indian states gained greater visibility at the global platform. Meghalaya used this opportunity to present its certified organic products to international buyers.
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Delegation Presents Organic Roadmap
The state delegation was led by Dr. Vijay Kumar D, IAS. He serves as Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya. He is also Chairman of MEGNOLIA.
During the event, he outlined Meghalaya’s organic development roadmap. He highlighted the state’s farmer-centric approach. Moreover, he emphasised institutional support and sustainability. He also explained how market integration remains a key focus area.
According to officials, Meghalaya combines traditional farming practices with modern certification systems. Consequently, farmers can meet global standards. This approach strengthens traceability and quality assurance.
Farmers Gain International Exposure
Importantly, Meghalaya included farmer representatives in its delegation. This decision allowed farmers to interact directly with global buyers. In turn, they learned about export standards and certification requirements.
Trinity Saioo, a turmeric farmer from Jaintia Hills, attended the fair. Likewise, Ringnang Kongkal Sangma, a black pepper farmer from Garo Hills, participated in buyer meetings. Both farmers described the exposure as valuable. They gained insights into packaging, traceability, and value addition.
Furthermore, the interaction helped them understand international market expectations. Such exposure is expected to improve their competitiveness.
State Organic Mission 2028 Targets Expansion
Under the State Organic Mission 2028, Meghalaya plans to bring one lakh hectares under certified organic cultivation. The mission promotes cluster-based certification. In addition, it supports Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
The government also focuses on value addition and structured market access. As a result, farmers can secure better prices. The mission aims to improve aggregation and branding. Therefore, the state seeks to strengthen export readiness.
Officials believe this strategy will boost rural incomes. At the same time, it will expand Meghalaya’s footprint in global organic markets.
Showcasing Certified Organic Products
At BIOFACH 2026, Meghalaya displayed certified organic turmeric, ginger, sticky rice, and processed pineapple products. These products attracted interest from international buyers.
Industry partners such as Mother India, Plantrich, HIFEED, and IFOAM highlighted value-added offerings. These included pineapple concentrate, purée, and freeze-dried pineapple. Consequently, Meghalaya demonstrated its shift from primary produce to export-ready products.
This transition marks an important step for the state. It shows a clear move toward higher-value organic exports.
Strengthening Global Market Linkages
Overall, Meghalaya’s participation reflects its commitment to global integration. The state aims to connect farmers with international organic value chains. Therefore, it continues to invest in certification, training, and institutional support.
With India recognised as Country of the Year, Meghalaya gained timely global exposure. Looking ahead, the state plans to deepen buyer partnerships. It also seeks to expand certified cultivation under its organic mission.
Through sustained efforts, Meghalaya aims to position itself as a trusted source of high-quality organic products in the international market.
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