AP to Divert 60 Lakh Farmers Towards Natural Farming
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AP to Divert 60 Lakh Farmers Towards Natural Farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Agriculture minister K. Atchannaidu said Andhra Pradesh government is encouraging 60 lakh farmers to take up natural farming in the state. The minister congratulated Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming, agricultural department and farmers for winning the "Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity" award. Atchannaidu disclosed that woman farmer Nagendramma received this award on behalf of 10 lakh APCNF farmers who have taken to natural agriculture. With regard to 2024–25 plan for natural farming, the minister explained that 6.64 lakh hectares of land will be brought under organic farming by 13 lakh farmers.

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Andhra Government to Boosts Horticulture With Subsidies & Clusters
1 week, 3 days ago

Andhra Government to Boosts Horticulture With Subsidies & Clusters

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister of agriculture K. Atchannaidu has vowed to promote horticulture crops in a big way by providing subsidy on micro tools like drips and sprinklers besides several incentives to the farmers in the state. In reply to questions raised by the members, including Bhumireddy Ramgopal Reddy, B. Tirumala Naidu and Duvvarapu Rama Rao, during Question Hour in the Council …

Natural farming being promoted to achieve Swarnandhra Vision
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Natural farming being promoted to achieve Swarnandhra Vision

The Hindu  

The Agriculture Department is planning to utilise Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming, which was launched in 2015-16 by the then government, to achieve the objectives of Swarnandhra Vision, according to sources. It is touted as an alternative to the current method of farming and comprises nine principles, including year-round soil cover, diverse crops, minimal soil disturbance and pest management …

Nature-friendly farming brings prosperity to Andhra farmer
1 month ago

Nature-friendly farming brings prosperity to Andhra farmer

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: A Zoology graduate from Kanaparthi village in Chennur mandal of Kadapa district has demonstrated that nature-friendly agriculture can be both sustainable and profitable. Dandaboyina Balachandra, 54, who switched from chemical farming to organic methods, has transformed his five-acre farm into a thriving model of natural farming, inspiring fellow farmers to embrace chemical-free cultivation. Balachandra, who has nine years of …

Andhra Pradesh aims for 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors in next five years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh aims for 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors in next five years

The Hindu  

Agriculture, Cooperation, and Marketing Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said the government has set a target of achieving a 30% growth rate in agriculture-related sectors over the next five years and has been implementing strong measures to achieve this goal. Mr. Atchannaidu said that the current growth rate in the primary sector is 15.86%, and the government has set a goal to …

Skilled AP farmers to train Sri Lankans in natural farming
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Skilled AP farmers to train Sri Lankans in natural farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Natural farming has proven to be highly beneficial in drought-prone districts like Anantapur, where rain-fed agriculture is predominant, stated V. Lakshmana Naik, chief technology and innovation officer of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, who is also the district project manager of APCNF. Lakshmana Naik was speaking after the Sri Lankan delegation saw for itself implementation of the natural farming programme in Anantapur …

Agri Coops to Be Strengthened: Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Agri Coops to Be Strengthened: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced on Friday that the state government will strengthen agricultural cooperative societies to benefit farmers. Alongside Sathupalli MLA Matta Ragamayee, he laid the foundation stone for the Singareni Agricultural Godown near Sathupalli, a project estimated at Rs 61 lakh. Minister Rao noted that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had waived Rs 21,000 crore in …

Kuppam Farmer Makes Big Success out of Natural Agriculture Movement
3 months, 1 week ago

Kuppam Farmer Makes Big Success out of Natural Agriculture Movement

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: In the heart of Andhra Pradesh, a quiet agricultural revolution is transforming the way farmers cultivate crops. Driven by the Community Managed Natural Farming programme spearheaded by the state government through Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Krishnamurthy has been practising natural farming for eight years. His one-acre farm thrives with five main crops — moringa, banana, papaya, curry leaves, and castor …

Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as an epitome for implementation of natural farming with over 10.37 lakh farmers trained under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming programme initiated by RySS, a not-for-profit organisation under the Department of Agriculture in the State. Natural farming has been in the spotlight since the Union Cabinet on November 25 approved the launch of …

Telangana largest producer of paddy in India: Uttam Kumar
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana largest producer of paddy in India: Uttam Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Telangana leads the country in paddy production with 153 lakh metric tonnes cultivated across 66.7 lakh acres, according to irrigation minister and in-charge of the united Karimnagar district, Uttam Kumar Reddy. On Wednesday, Uttam Kumar, accompanied by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, attended a massive public meeting led by Government Chief Whip Aadi Srinivas at Gudicheruvu ground in Vemulawada, …

Natural Farming Brilliance: Paddy Field Offers Hope for Chittoor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Natural Farming Brilliance: Paddy Field Offers Hope for Chittoor

New Indian Express  

Chittoor farmer's paddy crop showcases the benefits of natural farming. S Jhansi's paddy field in Mangunta village exemplifies the resilience of 'Kujupatali' variety crop, with looser, porous soil structure preventing water accumulation and crop damage. In contrast, nearby chemical farming fields experienced compacted soil and severe waterlogging, posing crop loss risk. Natural farming enhances soil health by boosting organic matter …

2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity: Andhra Pradesh’s natural farming model wins prize
8 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity: Andhra Pradesh’s natural farming model wins prize

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming, a State government’s initiative launched through Rythu Sadhikara Samstha seven years ago, has won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, an award instituted by Portugal-based Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and presented annually to individuals and organisations contributing to global food security, climate resilience and ecosystem protection. The APCNF shares this year’s one million euro …

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

Associated Press  

GUNTUR, India — There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that’s become more frequent with human-caused climate change. Ratna Raju a farmer who is part of a collective who practice natural farming, harvests spinach at his farm in Pedavuppudu village, Guntur district of southern India’s Andhra …

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andhra Pradesh has become a …

Over 60 scientists, researchers, policy makers across 8 countries visiting AP
1 year, 4 months ago

Over 60 scientists, researchers, policy makers across 8 countries visiting AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: A team of over 60 scientists, researchers, policy makers and partners from eight countries that are part of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research are visiting Andhra Pradesh on November 27 and 28. The team would meet natural farming practitioners, visit their farms and the model farms in Anantapur, Satyasai, Chittoor and Annamayya districts in Rayalaseema dry zone. …

AP CS wants contingency plans for crops in rain deficit districts
1 year, 7 months ago

AP CS wants contingency plans for crops in rain deficit districts

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy directed officials to come up with contingency plans to help farmers raise alternate crops in 130 mandals of six districts, where rainfall has been deficient. Jawahar Reddy underlined that in case rains fail to cover deficient districts in August too, the departments must implement their contingency plans. Districts like Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Guntur and …

AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha wins $15 mn grant
2 years, 3 months ago

AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha wins $15 mn grant

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha has won a philanthropic grant of $15 million from Co-Impact, a global organisation founded in 2017, which identifies agencies, governments, and initiatives from Asia, Africa and Latin America for the favour. Vijaykumar Thallam, executive vice chairman at RySS, said the organisation would work towards systemic changes across other states, with the Co-Impact grant. The …

Guntur woman farmer bags national natural farming award
2 years, 4 months ago

Guntur woman farmer bags national natural farming award

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Guntur farmer Konda Usharani has bagged the first prize for her presentation at a national conference in New Delhi on the theme ‘Role of Women in Science and Technology for Sustainable Development of Atmanirbhar Bharat’. According to officials, Usharani and Vanuramma from Anantapur district made a PowerPoint presentation on preventing pollution by practising natural farming and providing chemical- free …

In dry, unreliable weather, Indian farmers restore arid land
2 years, 4 months ago

In dry, unreliable weather, Indian farmers restore arid land

The Hindu  

Ramesh Hanumaiya digs a few inches into his field with his hand and examines the soil. “It was always a dry region but we knew when it will rain and people used to farm accordingly,” said 69-year-old Malla Reddy, who runs a non-profit that encourages natural farming practices in the region. Mr. Reddy’s non-profit works with over 60,000 farmers across …

AP registers 51 percent sowing so far this Kharif season
2 years, 7 months ago

AP registers 51 percent sowing so far this Kharif season

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Early release of water from irrigation sources and rains have enabled farmers of AP to speed up their agricultural operations across the state. As per estimates available, 18.83 lakh hectares of land in the state has been cultivated, which is about 51 per cent of total 38.96 lakh hectare area cultivable during this Kharif season. The percentage of area …

Madya Pradesh: Shivraj govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers for rearing cows
2 years, 11 months ago

Madya Pradesh: Shivraj govt to give Rs 900 per month to farmers for rearing cows

India TV News  

Highlights CM Shivraj said that farmers should rear at least one desi cow The Chief Minister said that desi cows are essential for natural farming He also said that govt will start special activities to promote natural farming in 100 villages The Madhya Pradesh government has said it will give Rs 900 per month to farmers rearing indigenous cows. The …

Andhra Pradesh clears TRS-inspired' plan for tenant farmers
6 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh clears TRS-inspired' plan for tenant farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh will also get assistance of Rs 10,000 along with land-owning farmers in a new scheme, ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’, that was cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday. While it is modelled on the Rythu Bandhu of the TRS government which gives the assistance to all land-owning farmers, and PM-Kisan of the Central Government which caps the …

Athikadavu project launch by month-end, says Edappadi K Palaniswami
6 years, 1 month ago

Athikadavu project launch by month-end, says Edappadi K Palaniswami

Deccan Chronicle  

Coimbatore: The foundation stone for the Athikadavu - Avinashi project will be laid by the end of this month said Tamil Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami here, after inaugurating farmers’ leader C. Narayana Samy Naidu memorial building near Vaiyampalayam, on the outskirts of the city, on Wednesday. Within the last seven years, food grain production has crossed 100 metric tons, …

Chandrababu Naidu copies KCR's Rythu Bandhu in AP
6 years, 1 month ago

Chandrababu Naidu copies KCR's Rythu Bandhu in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: In the election year, AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Government has rolled out yet another scheme targeting farmers. The new scheme Annadata Sukhibava was announced by finance minister Mr Yanamala Ramakrishnudu while presenting the vote-on-account budget for 2019-20 financial year on Tuesday. But it is learnt that the Government will dole out Rs 10,000 per acre to the …

N Chandrababu Naidu unveils AP's massive goals in farming; addresses UN in Telugu
6 years, 6 months ago

N Chandrababu Naidu unveils AP's massive goals in farming; addresses UN in Telugu

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu impressed the audience at the UN headquarters by addressing them in Telugu for two minutes. Giving a presentation on natural farming in the UN headquarters, the Chief Minister explained how Mission 2024 plans to make Andhra Pradesh India’s top natural farming state involving 60 lakh farmers and covering 8 million hectares. The Chief Minister …

Who is T. Vijay Kumar, and what is he doing to promote natural farming in Andhra Pradesh?
6 years, 8 months ago

Who is T. Vijay Kumar, and what is he doing to promote natural farming in Andhra Pradesh?

The Hindu  

Like many other States, Andhra Pradesh is known for indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to the extent that residues found their way into mothers’ milk in a few villages in Guntur. As Zero Budget Natural Farming takes root in Andhra Pradesh, promising to move away from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and rejuvenate the degraded soil, a retired civil …

Andhra Pradesh farmers to get 200 sq. yards more
10 years, 4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh farmers to get 200 sq. yards more

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Farmers will get 200 square yard of land in the “commercial zone” of the new Andhra Pradesh capital in addition to the 1,000 square yard residential plots they are being offered for every acre they surrender. Sources said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is under tremendous pressure from party MLAs and ministers to increase the offer from 1,000 square yard …

Area under organic farming rises to 4.4 million hectares
13 years, 8 months ago

Area under organic farming rises to 4.4 million hectares

The Hindu  

Area under organic farming has grown many-fold in six years to 2009-10 in India on the back of thrust given to the chemical-free mode of cultivation. The Ministry of Agriculture is promoting organic farming in the country under National Project on Organic Farming, National Horticulture Mission, Technology Mission for North East and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. National Project on Organic …

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