New Delhi, Dec 8 (KNN) The new Agricultural Export Policy approved by the Cabinet would provide huge impetus to agricultural exports from the country and will help in doubling farmers' income, said Ganesh Kumar Gupta, President, Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).

This will also help exports from the North-East and other hilly region of the country, he said.

FIEO welcomes the policy, he added.

He said that the corner stone of the policy is stability which is very much needed for exports, as it takes a long time to develop a market and switch on-off policy does not make us a reliable supplier.

The focus on organic is in line with global trend as more and more consumers are moving towards organic food, he said.

Gupta said that however, we need to ensure that adequate certification agencies are available so that farmers/exporters get such certification at the door step.

Gupta also hoped that the new Policy will encourage investment in pack houses and cold chain so that quality agricultural products are exported from the country which will help us to reach the target of US$ 60 billion agricultural-exports.