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Natural Farming Improves Soil Health, Crop Productivity: ICAR

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has reported encouraging results from its nationwide natural farming studies, showing improvements in soil health, crop productivity, and farmers’ profitability. The research, conducted since 2020-21 under the All India Network Programme on Natural Farming, covers 20 centres across 16 states and evaluates eight major cropping systems. Read More…

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Cabinet Approves National Mission on Natural Farming to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices across the country. Natural Farming emphasizes agro-ecological principles, leveraging local knowledge and location-specific technologies to enhance soil health, reduce dependency on chemical inputs, and improve crop resilience. The Read More…