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The Hindu
27-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Kerala delegation studies natural farming models in Andhra Pradesh
A 34-member delegation from Kerala, currently on a four-day training visit to Andhra Pradesh, explored natural farming practices under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme across Guntur and Prakasam districts. The delegates, divided into two groups, visited farming models demonstrating ecological sustainability, crop diversity and community participation. In Guntur, they toured Davuluri Palem village, where officials explained to them the 'Nine Universal Principles of Natural Farming'. Farmers showcased the A-Grade Banana and ATM (Any Time Money) models, which offer continuous income. Preparation of bio-stimulants such as Beejamrutham and Dravajeevamrutham were also demonstrated, with soil data showing improved health in natural farming fields, according to a press release issued by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha on Sunday. The team also explored diversified cropping and household nutrition models before visiting the Bio-Research Centre in Bommawari Palem and interacting with women's self-help groups. In Prakasam, the second group visited sites in Maddipadu and Kothapatnam mandals. At Doddavaram, a farmer demonstrated 20 crops on 2.5 acres. Other highlights included an A-Grade Groundnut Model, orchard-based farming with 365-day green cover and dry sowing methods. The Kerala team appreciated the integrated, climate-resilient and farmer-friendly approach of APCNF, marking it as a replicable model for sustainable agriculture.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Kerala delegation to undergo intensive training in natural farming in Andhra Pradesh
A 34-member high-level delegation from Kerala will visit Andhra Pradesh from July 26 to 29 for an intensive training programme on natural farming. The team comprises scientists from agricultural universities, experts from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and farmer mentor trainers. This initiative, part of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), represents a significant step in fostering inter-State collaboration in sustainable agricultural practices. The training will be hosted by the Indo-German Global Academy for Agro Ecology Research and Learning (IGGAARL), recognised as a Centre of Natural Farming under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme. IGGAARL is operated by the Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, a government-supported entity promoting natural farming in Andhra Pradesh. During the programme, the Kerala delegation will receive classroom training on the core principles and practices of APCNF. They will also visit model farms and best-practice sites across Guntur and Prakasam districts, where they will engage with farmer groups, practitioners, and field facilitators who have successfully implemented natural farming methods. This visit follows an earlier exposure tour in April 2025, during which Kerala's Agriculture Minister and a team of farmers expressed strong interest in adopting APCNF models in their home state.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Japan's KfW team praises natural farming practices in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: A high-level delegation from Japan KfW Development Bank, a government-owned organisation, visited natural farming fields in Bollapadu village of Vuyyuru mandal in Krishna district, on Wednesday under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme implemented by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS). Director of South Asia, KfW Frankfurt Carolin Gassner, led the delegation, which included Director of KfW India Office Wolf Muth and Senior Sector Specialist Sangeeta Agarwal. The team engaged with APCNF field staff and farmers, witnessing demonstrations of natural bio-stimulants such as Beejamrutham, Ghana Jeevamrutham, Drava Jeevamrutham and botanical extracts for pest and disease management. They visited Farmer C Ram Mohan's Banana 'A' Grade Model Field and ATM (Any Time Money) model farm, located next to a conventional chemical farm owned by Amara. A comparative analysis of input costs, yield and returns was presented. A BRIX test revealed banana sap with a value of 15 in the natural farm, compared to 9 in the chemical farm.
