A 34-member delegation from Kerala, currently on a four-day training visit to Andhra Pradesh, explored natural farming practices under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme across Guntur and Prakasam districts.
The delegates, divided into two groups, visited farming models demonstrating ecological sustainability, crop diversity and community participation. In Guntur, they toured Davuluri Palem village, where officials explained to them the ‘Nine Universal Principles of Natural Farming’.
Farmers showcased the A-Grade Banana and ATM (Any Time Money) models, which offer continuous income. Preparation of bio-stimulants such as Beejamrutham and Dravajeevamrutham were also demonstrated, with soil data showing improved health in natural farming fields, according to a press release issued by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha on Sunday.
The team also explored diversified cropping and household nutrition models before visiting the Bio-Research Centre in Bommawari Palem and interacting with women’s self-help groups.
In Prakasam, the second group visited sites in Maddipadu and Kothapatnam mandals. At Doddavaram, a farmer demonstrated 20 crops on 2.5 acres. Other highlights included an A-Grade Groundnut Model, orchard-based farming with 365-day green cover and dry sowing methods.
The Kerala team appreciated the integrated, climate-resilient and farmer-friendly approach of APCNF, marking it as a replicable model for sustainable agriculture.
Published – July 27, 2025 06:19 pm IST
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