Publications
Impact Assessment of Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh – A comprehensive Approach using Crop Cutting Experiments Report for the Agricultural Year 2018-19
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...
Reversing desertification through a Climate Resilient Exemplar Landscape (CREL) in Andhra Pradesh
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...
Life Cycle Assessment of ZBNF and Non-ZBNF – A Preliminary Study in Andhra Pradesh
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...
Can Zero Budget Natural Farming Save Input Costs and Fertilizer Subsidies? Evidence from Andhra Pradesh
There is a growing call to promote alternative agricultural practices that are sustainable yet fiscally sound. One such farming practice—zero budget natural farming (ZBNF)—which advocates the use of natural fertilisers and pesticides in lieu of external synthetic...
Impact Assessment of Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh – Rabi 2018-19
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in 2016 as an alternative to chemical-based and capital intensive agriculture.The main objective of the ZBNF is to make agriculture economically viable, agrarian livelihoods profitable...
Impact Assessment of Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh – Kharif 2018-19
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...