What is AIONA?
All India Organic Network Association (AIONA) is a national network of farmers, farmer organizations, civil society organizations, research institutions, certifiers, marketers, and government representatives involved in the promotion of organic agriculture in India.
What is organic agriculture?
Organic Agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of chemical inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) with adverse effects. Organic Agriculture combines tradition, innovation, and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and good quality of life for all involved.
Who can and How to become a member of AIONA?
To join AIONA, you need to fill in the online application form or complete the paper version and send it to namaste@aiona.org. You can submit your application at any time throughout the year
The applicants can be individuals and commercial and non-commercial institutions who pledge to support AIONA and its mission. The applicant’s activities should be predominantly organic, i.e they dedicate over 50% of their budget/turnover or activities to organic agriculture.
The Managing Committee will review the application and provisionally accept/reject the applicant. The applicant will be appointed as a member and it will be ratified in the subsequent General meeting
All members of IFOAM Organic International & IFOAM Asia will have approval for AIONA membership.
Why should you become a member of AIONA?
The collective platform for networking and tapping collaborative opportunities.
Opportunity to co-create mutually beneficial programs and activities with AIONA and its members.
Forum for exchange of knowledge, technology, and expertise.
Enabling environment for effective policymaking based on comprehensible demands of all stakeholders.