S.S. Walia , Tamanpreet Kaur & N Ravisankar
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This book provides a scientific and systematic exposition of natural farming, grounded in the Indian heritage of ancient agricultural practices and extending to contemporary ecological frameworks. It elucidates the historical evolution, fundamental principles, objectives, and scope of natural farming, highlighting its relevance in mitigating climate change, enhancing soil health, optimizing water use, promoting carbon sequestration, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring food and nutritional security in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The text critically examines various schools and methodologies of natural farming, the design and functional characteristics of natural farms, and the integration of crops, trees, and livestock for ecological balance. Core topics includenutrient cycling, pest and disease management, ecological engineering, footprint assessments (ecological, water, carbon, nitrogen), and ecosystem service evaluation. Additionally, the book addresses certification standards, value addition, market potential, and policy interventions, supple- mented with case studies and models of successful implementation. It is intended for researchers, students, extension professionals, and policy planners engaged in sustainable agriculture.
About the authors
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 India's Agricultural Heritage
Chapter 2 Concept of Natural Farming
Chapter 3 Natural Farming practices in different Agro-Ecology
Chapter 4 Characteristics and design of a natural farm
Chapter 5 Concept and evaluation of ecosystem services
Chapter 6 Integration of Crops, Trees, and Animals: Cropping System Approaches
Chapter 7 Biodiversity, indigenous seed production, farm waste recycling
Chapter 8 Water conservation in agriculture
Chapter 9 Livestock management in natural farming
Chapter 10 Insect, pest, disease and weed management under natural farming
Chapter 11 Mechanisation in Natural Farming
Chapter 12 Processing, labelling, economic feasibility and viability, certification, and standards in natural farming
Chapter 13 Market and export opportunities for produce and products from natural farming
Chapter 14 Entrepreneurship opportunities in natural farming
Chapter 15 Success Stories in Natural Farming and Chemical-Free Traditional Farming
Chapter 16 Package of Practices for Natural Farming
Practical
Chapter 1 Methods of Indigenous Technology Knowledge (ITK) in Natural Farming
Chapter 2 Green manuring in-situ and green leaf manuring
Chapter 3 Weed Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 4 Pest Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 5 Disease Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 6 Marketing of Natural Fresh Produce and Products
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