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Natural Farming Practices
Context
The NITI Aayog team commended the natural farming practices of Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) and its potential in transforming the lives of small and marginal farmers.
What is Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) Programme?
- The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme is a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting natural farming practices among farmers in Andhra Pradesh.
- Launched in 2016, the program seeks to alleviate the debt cycle faced by farmers due to high input costs associated with conventional agriculture.
- Objectives of the APCNF
- Reduce Debt: Help farmers escape the financial burden caused by expensive chemical inputs.
- Promote Sustainable Practices: Encourage the adoption of natural farming techniques that enhance soil health and biodiversity.
Key Features
- The APCNF supports farmers in shifting from chemically intensive practices to natural farming through various techniques:
- Organic Residues and Minimal Tillage: Improving soil health by using organic matter and reducing soil disturbance.
- Indigenous Seeds: Reintroducing local seed varieties to enhance resilience and yield.
- Crop Diversification: Encouraging the cultivation of a variety of crops, including trees, to enhance productivity and sustainability.
- Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) Model: The APCNF promotes the PMDS model, which allows farmers to cultivate three crops per year even in rainfed conditions, a significant improvement over traditional practices that typically yield only one crop annually.
Funding and Support
The programme receives financial backing from various central schemes, including:
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Bharatiya Prakriti Krishi Padhati
- The recently announced National Mission of Natural Farming is also expected to provide additional funding.
Fact Box: Understanding Natural Farming
Government Initiatives Supporting Natural Farming
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