The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in 2016 as an alternative to chemical-based and capital intensive agriculture, through its implementing agency Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS).The main objective of the ZBNF is to make agriculture economically viable, agrarian livelihoods profitable thereby reduce agrarian distress through cost reduction and sustainable agricultural practices that are climate-resilient. ZBNF aims to reduce cost of cultivation, enhance soil fertility, enhance yields, reduce risks, and protect from uncertainties of climate change by promoting the adoption of an agro-ecology framework. Extension support is led by farmers (including women) through a process of farmer-to-farmer learning. The programme aims to reach all farmers in the state – 6 million farmers, including tenants – and stay engaged with them to achieve a 100% chemical-free agriculture by 2024. Read Full Report here…
Impact Assessment of Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh – Kharif 2018-19
