Zero Budget Natural Farming
Shaon Kumar Das*
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
Sita Kumari Prasad
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
Ramgopal Laha
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim (737 102), India
Vinay Kumar Mishra
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (737 102), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Chemical free agriculture, Natural farming, Organic farming, Zero budget natural farming
Abstract
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) means that farmers need not purchase fertilizers and pesticides from market in order to ensure the healthy growth of plants. It is a sustainable method of farming practices that help the farmers in retaining soil fertility, it rejuvenates soil health to ensure a chemical free agriculture and low cost of production and thereby doubling the income of the farmers. While the technique promotes chemical-free agriculture, data regarding its effectiveness is still not sufficient. It is one of the most promising farming option/ method under uncertainty of extreme weather conditions. It is a low cost and climate resilient farming practices where all the inputs are locally available as it does not promote various intercultural operations and consequently the involvement of hired manual labours. It requires lesser effort and time to practice than organic farming activities.
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