Natural Farming

December 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Amit Shah highlights role of natural farming in boosting farmers’ income at Krishak Sammelan in Rewa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the growing importance of natural farming in improving farmers’ incomes, conserving water, and ensuring healthier food for consumers while addressing a Krishak Sammelan in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Addressing farmers, Shah said the Basavan Mama Govansh Van Vihar in Rewa has emerged as a successful model for empowering small and marginal farmers through natural farming practices. He said the model farm would serve as a guide for millions of far...

November 30, 2025 6:43 PM

India doubles honey production to 1.5 lakh metric tonnes, exports triple: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has doubled its annual honey production to more than 1.5 lakh metric tonnes, while honey exports have tripled in recent years. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. PM Modi highlighted several regional initiatives contributing to the growth of honey production. He noted that Ramban Sulai honey from Jammu and Kashmir, made from wild basil, gained wider recognition after receiving a Geographical I...

August 13, 2025 3:12 PM

National Mission on Natural Farming brings sustainable shift in agri sector

The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a standalone centrally sponsored scheme, on November 25, 2024, to be implemented until the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2025–26). The initiative aims to promote sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture and chemical-free food production, while reducing input costs and improving soil health. With a proposed outlay of ₹2,481 crore, which includes ₹1,584 crore from the Centre and ₹897 crore from states, the NMNF ...

June 11, 2025 9:13 AM

Centre reaches out to farmers across 700 districts under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is spearheading the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), a national campaign launched on May 29 from Puri, Odisha. The 15-day initiative, which concludes on June 12, aims to connect scientific research with agricultural practice on the ground, targeting over 1.5 crore farmers across more than 700 districts. The effort is supported by 16,000 agricultural scientists and 2,170 interdisciplinary teams. At the launc...