Tripura achieves breakthrough in Organic Wheat Cultivation

Tripura has marked a milestone in its agricultural journey with the state’s first successful harvest of organically grown wheat, announced Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday. The achievement is being hailed as a turning point for the state’s organic farming ecosystem.

Implemented under the guidance of the minister and with support from the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA), the initiative involved farmer producer companies (FPCs) and progressive cultivators across clusters in Jirania, Lefunga, Hejamara, Mandai, Belbari, Jampuijala, Tulashikhar, Teliamura, Ampi, and Kalyanpur.

The results have exceeded expectations. While conventional wheat yields in Tripura averaged 2.119 metric tonnes per hectare between 2018–19 and 2024–25, the organic crop this year produced 3.03 metric tonnes per hectare — significantly higher than traditional methods and approaching the national average of 3.5 metric tonnes.

Minister Nath emphasized that the success demonstrates the maturity of Tripura’s organic ecosystem and opens doors for diversification of crops, improved nutrition security, and enhanced farmer incomes. He noted that institutional support and cooperative participation through FPCs have been crucial in achieving this breakthrough.

Beyond immediate gains, the initiative is expected to pave the way for expansion of organic wheat cultivation, seed production, and value-added industries such as organic flour and health-based food products. Nath added that the effort strengthens Tripura’s position as an emerging hub of organic farming in the Northeast, aligning with goals of self-reliance, sustainable development, and market-oriented growth.

TSOFDA Mission Director Rajib Debbarma was present alongside the minister during the announcement, underscoring the collaborative effort behind this landmark achievement.