by APCNF Team | May 24, 2022 | Reports
During the Kharif 2019-20, APCNF, at the project level, has prevented the use of ₹475.49 cr worth fertilisers and ₹244.85 cr worth pesticides. These savings have resulted in the larger environmental and health benefits. The project has enabled the APCNF farmers to...
by APCNF Team | Sep 30, 2021 | Reports
It is well known that current agriculture (model) in India, including in Andhra Pradesh (AP), which is known as Green Revolution Model or Industrial Agriculture or Chemical Based Agriculture, is in crises and farmers are distressed. The annual farmers’ suicides report...
by APCNF Team | Sep 30, 2021 | Reports
The Government of Andhra Pradesh through Rythu Sadhikara Samstha(RySS), Department of Agriculture has introduced Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in 2016 as an alternative to chemical based agriculture. ZBNF is a paradigm shift in agricultural development. The main...
by APCNF Team | Jun 17, 2021 | Reports
In order to establish the viability of a Climate Resilient Exemplar Landscape (CREL) in Andhra Pradesh World Agroforestry (ICRAF) specialised stakeholder engagement unit, the SHARED Decision Hub, and its methodology for evidence-based decision-making engagement, was...
by APCNF Team | May 26, 2020 | Reports
AP aspires to become the first 100% natural farming state in the country. As part of a larger mission of alleviating rural poverty from agriculture and improving the quality of the ecosystem, the Government has decided to adopt ZBNF across the state. In 2016-17, the...