Udhagamandalam, Sept. 17 -- A six-day 'International Training of Trainers on Biodynamic Agriculture ', an international seminar and consultation on organic farming, began at Puthu Mandhu near Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in the Nilgiris district bringing together agricultural delegates and organic farming enthusiasts from several countries as part of what organisers described as Asia's first biodynamic Training of Trainers programme.

The workshop, focused on organic farming and traditional cultivation methods, was organised by a farmers' association and saw participation from delegates representing India, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines and other countries. The event was chaired by Indian Bio-Dynamic Associ...