natural farming
Coverage of natural farming in the Nexus archive.
- Rajasthan MoUs with 32 institutions set to promote natural, organic farming
Rajasthan has signed MoUs with 32 institutions to promote natural and organic farming. The initiative aims to advance sustainable agricultural practices through institutional collaboration.
- Coimbatore farmer, recognised by UN FAO as a ‘soil hero’, urges shift to natural farming
A Coimbatore farmer recognized by UN FAO as a 'soil hero' advocates for a transition to natural farming practices.
- Andhra Pradesh aims to bring 60 lakh farmers under natural farming by 2035
Andhra Pradesh aims to enroll 60 lakh farmers in natural farming by 2035. Chemical fertilizer use has decreased by over 10%, and the state anticipates ₹300 crore from the PM PRANAM scheme.
- Natural farming antidote to excessive use of pesticides, asserts Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Chandrababu Naidu disbursed ₹3,125 crore under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme for the 2026 kharif season, emphasizing natural farming as a solution to excessive pesticide use and fulfilling the coalition government's election promise to farmers.
- Naidu pats tenant farmer for adopting natural farming methods
The Chief Minister commends tenant farmer Nagabhushanam for adopting natural farming methods and purchases cold-pressed groundnut oil after obtaining his wife’s approval.
- Take up natural farming, MLA and Collector tell farmers in Srikalahasti
MLA and Collector in Srikalahasti advised farmers to adopt natural farming methods. The officials emphasized the benefits of this approach during their interaction with local farmers.
- CM calls for change in crop cultivation strategies to suit El Nino conditions
The Chief Minister urged changes in crop cultivation strategies to adapt to El Nino conditions, emphasizing crop diversification, a shift to natural farming, and increased pulse cultivation due to high market demand.
- Subhash Palekar seeks ‘U-turn’ from Green Revolution-era farm policies in Andhra Pradesh
Subhash Palekar, a Padma Shri awardee and natural-farming exponent, is urging a shift from Green Revolution-era farm policies in Andhra Pradesh. He claims chemical residues in soil can be neutralized within a year using natural methods.
- Anantapur to host conference on drought, natural farming on June 17
Anantapur will host a conference on drought and natural farming on June 17. The event, organized by the AF Ecology Centre, aims to bring together farmers, scientists, and officials to discuss climate-resilient agriculture in drought-affected regions.
- ‘India no longer a sleeping economy’: Chandrababu Naidu courts investors on Singapore visit
Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, met with India’s High Commissioner and venture capitalists in Singapore to promote the state’s strengths in electronics and natural farming. The visit aims to attract investors and highlight India's economic potential.