Promotion of Organic Farming Zones :

There is a need for developing a consensus on the role of biotechnology in organic farming. The linkages between organic farming and biotechnology should be studied on the lines indicated in Figure I. Organic farming zones should be protected from potential cross-pollination by GM crops. This will be particularly important for horticultural crops and medicinal plants. Certification procedures for organically produced food should be standardized and agencies identified for issuing such certificates.