Natural Farming

Natural faming in India is promoted under Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati Programme (BPKP). BPKP is aimed at promoting traditional indigenous practices which reduce externally purchased inputs. Natural Farming can be defined as “chemical- free and livestock-based farming”. Soundly grounded in agro-ecology, it is a diversified farming system that integrates crops, trees and livestock, allowing the optimum use of functional biodiversity.

Benefits of Natural Farming

• Minimizes cost of production and increases farmers’ production
• Ensures better health
• Employment generation for marginal or poor farmers
• Eliminates the application of chemical input • Reduces water consumption
• Rejuvenates soil health
• Promotes livestock sustainability
• Promotes women’s participation and community ownership for scaling ....