Natural Farming Gains Traction in India as Climate Resilience Strategy

Amidst increasing extreme weather events, Indian farmers and government initiatives are turning to natural farming methods to protect crops and ensure sustainability.

• Natural farming practices, involving organic materials like cow urine and jaggery, are proving effective against extreme weather in India's Andhra Pradesh.
• The state's success with natural farming has sparked calls for wider adoption across India, as climate change and economic pressures mount.
• Government support is crucial, with initiatives in Andhra Pradesh leading to 700,000 farmers adopting natural farming; nationwide expansion remains a goal.
• Cyclone Michaung's impact highlighted the resilience of natural farms, with significantly less damage compared to conventional farms.
• Advocates stress the need for more government investment and support to overcome skepticism and establish natural farming as a viable nationwide practice.

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