The report presents the results of the survey into the impact of Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF or CNF in short) on farming conditions in Kharif 2022-23. This is fifth in the series of similar studies conducted under the aegis of RySS, Government of Andhra Pradesh, which is set up to campaign for the spread of natural farming in the state. The study compares the performance of 1,331 farmers practicing CNF with 731 of non-CNF farmers. The sample is chosen to compare the differences in farming conditions across major crops. However, the results at agroclimatic zones, and farmers of different size-classes, tenure groups and social groups, have been provided, wherever possible. The farming conditions are judged against the parameters that reflect the costs and returns from farming. It also brings to the fore the ways in which CNF contributes to the well-being of those who practice it.
2. The study reaffirms some of the conclusions of the earlier rounds and shows that poor and weaker sections and younger persons are represented more than proportionately among those taking to CNF as compared to non-CNF. Lack of education of farmers is not inhibiting the adoption of CNF. Therefore, the objective of the CNF project of the government of AP that it should be inclusive, is well-served.
3. Seven major crops, viz., Paddy, Groundnut, Cotton, Maize, Red gram, Chillies and Tomato, which have enough observations of CNF and non-CNF have been covered in this report. Even without use of agrochemicals,Continue Reading
Assessing the Impact of APCNF – 2nd Interim [Kharif] Report 2022-23
