25-07-2025
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.
