Voice calls to help Andhra farmers in decision-making

The interactive voice response system has been introduced in Anantapur district to cover groundnut farmers

The zero budget farming discord

There is unease over the crusader of natural farming, Subhash Palekar, for renaming the technique after himself

Can farming mean a permanent renewal of life?

For the past three decades, the practice of permaculture has found acceptance from not just rural communities in India but also from urbanites …

Andhra Pradesh extends support to SC women farmers for natural farming push

The government will use its extensive network of women’s self-help groups to encourage the transition.  

Back to nature: Immense need for crop diversification and role of agroforestry 

Input cost to increase productivity has increased over the last five decades

CSE’s new report presents irrefutable evidence of the benefits of non-chemical agriculture

The report presents evidence collected and collated on aspects such as crop yield, cost of cultivation, income and livelihood, soil health and …

ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming 

The directive came within a week of Modi’s speech on the relevance of zero-budget natural farming

No fertilisers, no pesticides, this Karnataka farmer uses only solar energy

Kailash Murthy’s experiment with natural farming stands out as a model for every small and marginal farmer in the country

Union Budget 2020-21: Big talk on natural farming but no support

India has the largest share in the world’s organic farmers pie

The world needs to feed 9 bln by 2050 and digitisation can help

Food and Agriculture Organization report favours information and communication technologies to improve farmers' access to timely data

Anantapur farmers take up polycropping to drought-proof agriculture

As a result of natural farming practice that encourages polycropping, groundnut is no more the solo crop in many villages across the district

Resisting GM crops is our responsibility: expert

Genetically modified crops are “Terminator technology” that kills the basic instinct for survival

How 4 school girls are trying to get Andhra farmers to practise natural farming

Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh has helped farmers reduce input costs, thereby reducing debt

Andhra farmers taste success with Zero Budget Natural Farming

Ensuring food security, producing more with less resources and building the resilience of smallholder farmers are important towards creating a …

Millets make a comeback in rural areas

Pilot projects in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha are aimed at initiation of millets in the dietary consumption pattern

Can permaculture make agriculture sustainable?

Is permaculture a real solution to agricultural distress?

Permaculture farming, which spread across the West as part of the hippie movement, is fast gaining ground in India among subsistence farmers and …

India’s natural farming push: Obvious measures ignored, points out Standing Committee

The country’s organic / natural farming coverage remains poor despite abundant indegenous resources

Budget push for zero budget farming but contradictions mar Andhra’s natural agri foray

The method was promoted as low-cost investment on part of farmers, but huge amounts are being raised for statewide implementation

Indian states step up natural farming adoption

Natural farming movement led by farmers and civil society has spread to states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra among others 

As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Zero-budget natural farming brought big gains for Andhra farmers, shows study

Paddy farmers save water, energy and money by adopting this farming approach, the study points out

How Indian states are promoting organic, natural farming

States such as Odisha and Karnataka have started initiatives such as procurement of organic produce and linkages with PDS, ICDS and other schemes&…