50 million people

6 million farmers

8 million hectares

Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming A Systemwide Agro-Ecology Transformation

An Initiative of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Universal Principles of Natural Farming

Soil to be covered with Crops 365 Days (Living Root)

Minimal Disturbance of Soil

biostimulants as necessary catalysts

Use indigenous seed

Diverse Crops,trees 15 -20 crops

Integrate animals in to farming

increase organic residues on the soil

Pest management through botanical extracts

No Synthetic Fertilizers,pesticides,herbicides

Agroecology and Sustainable Smallholder Agriculture

Agroecology and Sustainable Smallholder Agriculture: An Exploratory Analysis with Some Tentative Indications from the Recent Experience of ‘Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh – Prof. D Narasimha Reddy

Assessing the Impact of APCNF: A comprehensive Approach Using Crop Cutting Experiments, First Interim Report 2021-22 PMDS

PMDS is a global breakthrough. The exact science of PMDS is yet to be determined. The enhancement of soil biology through CNF practices and raising…

Assessing the Impact of APCNF: A comprehensive Approach Using Crop Cutting Experiments, Final Report 2020-21

In a true sense, CNF is a paradigm shift in agricultural development in the state and, perhaps, in the country. The findings of earlier studies…