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Natural Farming
Jeevamrit is a natural, cost-effective organic fertilizer made from cow dung, urine, jaggery, and pulses that enriches soil by boosting beneficial microorganisms essential for nutrient cycling and plant growth. It improves soil fertility, enhances crop yield and quality, and helps control pests and diseases naturally, making it ideal for sustainable organic farming. Young farmers can easily prepare and use Jeevamrit to promote healthy soil and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, supporting eco-friendly agriculture
Natural farming, also known as Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP), is a chemical-free farming system rooted in Indian traditions. It emphasizes on :
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Biomass Mulching: Covering soil with organic matter to retain moisture and improve fertility.
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Cow-Based Formulations: Using indigenous cow dung and urine to prepare bio-cultures like Jeevamrit and Beejamrit for soil enrichment.
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Multi-Cropping Systems: Growing diverse crops together to promote biodiversity and soil health.
This method reduces dependency on external inputs, improves soil aeration, and supports ecosystem balance.
Zero Budget Natural Farming
ZBNF is a low-cost farming method introduced by Subhash Palekar.
It focuses on:
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Using farm-made inputs like Jeevamrit for soil fertility.
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Eliminating synthetic chemicals entirely.
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Encouraging intercropping and crop diversity for pest control and nutrient cycling.
This approach is highly economical and suitable for small-scale farmers.
Integrated Organic Farming
This method combines crop cultivation, livestock rearing, and agroforestry to create a self-sustaining system.
Techniques include:
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Crop rotation to maintain soil fertility.
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Mixed cropping to optimize land use.
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Using natural fertilizers like compost and bio-pesticides for pest management.
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The vermiculture method uses earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. This technique enhances soil fertility naturally and is cost-effective for small-scale farmers7
Soilless Organic Farming
This method combines crop cultivation, livestock rearing, and agroforestry to create a self-sustaining system.
Techniques include:
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Crop rotation to maintain soil fertility.
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Mixed cropping to optimize land use.
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Using natural fertilizers like compost and bio-pesticides for pest management.
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The vermiculture method uses earthworms to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. This technique enhances soil fertility naturally and is cost-effective for small-scale farmers.
Agroforestry
Agroforestry integrates trees with crops and livestock to enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and provide additional income sources through timber or fruits.
Addition of medical plants will boost the financial strength of farmers.
This method is sustainable and climate-resilient
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