Introduction • 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. Findings Findings (cont.,) 60 00 0 ...
OUTLINE Definitions Principles of organic agriculture Principles of organic agriculture (IFAOM,2007) Basic characteristics of organic production (FAO, 1999) Basic characteristics of organic production (FAO, 1999) Organic agriculture at the farm level Pests, diseases and weeds management in organic agriculture (FAO, 1999) Products for plant pest and disease control OUTLINE (continue) Products for use in fertilization and soil conditioning Zero budget natural farming inputs Criteria for amending the list of permitted chemicals Adoption of Organic agriculture Potential benefits of Organic agriculture Bio-farming in Mauritius Towards National organic farming in Mauritius (Approaches) Key Role of the government Questions for discussion Reference ...
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