Tag: natural farming
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Natural farming and water conservation show the way
These encouraging efforts have been initiated by SRIJAN, a voluntary organization, as a part of a wider project called BIWAL for promoting sustainable development in the villages of Bundelkhand region. BIWAL’s model combining water conservation and natural farming has given a newfound strength to many farmers and rural communities.
March 22, 2023 -
Natural farming with technology: PM gives a new mantra to farmers
At the inauguration of a two-day PM Kisan Sammelan at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Modi gave a new slogan of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan.
October 17, 2022 -
HP minister calls on Centre to set up centres for Natural Farming
The minister added that the state government is motivating and training the farmers to adopt Subhash Palekar Natural Farming (SPNF) technique through Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana (PK3Y) for the last four years.
July 25, 2022 -
Natural farming transforming lives in Himachal Pradesh
The studies showed that 15 types of companion crops are being grown in apple orchards through natural farming. As also, the overall disease incidence in apple crops has reduced.
July 25, 2022 -
‘Natural farming can double income’
Chandel talked with Sanjeev Kumar about various challenges in propagating natural farming which may help the government in achieving the target of doubling farmers' income and better practices in horticulture and forestry.
June 11, 2022 -
‘PM’s thrust to transform farms’
Elated at the encouraging response to the initiative of zero farming from various states, Acharya Devvrat, in a freewheeling interview with Shashi Kant Sharma, talks about his journey and various initiatives he has taken as Governor, which he says are an attempt to take forward the vision of the Prime Minister that hinges on ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.
May 7, 2022 -
Himachal inspiring other states to adopt natural farming
Addressing a workshop on Natural Farming Youth Entrepreneur under Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana at Kangra, Arlekar said farmers of Himachal could represent the country in the natural farming system.
February 27, 2022 -
PM Modi lauds Himachal’s efforts in natural farming
The Prime Minister had announced plans to implement the natural farming technique in the country in his address to the nation on 19 November 2021.
December 16, 2021 -
Research work on natural farming reviewed at UHF
The team of scientists working on SPNF at the University main campus, Mashobra, and Tabo took part in the meeting. Dr. Subhash Verma, Coordinator of the SPNF at the university presented the progress report of the research activities on various crops carried out over the past year.
March 22, 2021 -
HP mulls covering all farmer families under natural farming by 2022
He said that the state government had set a target of covering 50,000 families under natural farming in the state during the year 2019 but succeeded in covering about 55,000 families.
August 19, 2020 -
Natural farming: A small but good beginning by apple growers in HP
The state generally contributes 30-40 per cent of total apple production in India, followed by Kashmir, which is at the top with 50 per cent production.
August 6, 2020 -
50 thousand farmers to be covered under natural farming in HP
Acharya Devvrat said farmers of the state are coming forward to adopt natural farming in a big way and till March 2019, 2669 farmers were engaged in this farming on 252 hectares of land.
June 23, 2019 -
Drug abuse increases during festivals: Himachal Guv
Devvrat said drug addiction was spreading in the state and the younger generation was coming in its grip. That matter should be of great concern for all of us.
November 12, 2018 -
Chemical fertilisers behind rise in cancer: Minister
Markanda cited the study of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla and said natural farming could help in reducing the number of cancer patients in the state.
October 17, 2018 -
Jai Ram calls for adopting natural farming to save human, soil health
He was addressing the 5-day zero budget natural farming workshop at Kufri near Shimla by the State Agriculture Department under the guidance of Padam Sri Subash Palekar.
October 16, 2018 -
Separate ministry must for Himalayan states: Guv
He said that the issues and challenges of Himalayan region were totally different from the plain areas.
October 6, 2018 -
Kanda jail adopts zero budget natural farming
The two staff members from Kanda jail learnt the technology from Gurukul farm in Kurukshetra last month and passed it on to the inmates, who are farmers back home.
October 3, 2018