Principles and Practices of Natural Farming

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9789363461079

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Imprint: Scientific Publishers

• Year: 2025

• Pages: 226

• Size: 7 x 8 inches

• Weight: 400 grams

• Book Type: Reference Book

Book Overview:

This book offers a comprehensive and systematic exposition of natural farming, rooted in India’s ancient agricultural practices and extending to modern ecological frameworks. It delves into the evolution, core principles, goals, and scope of natural farming, highlighting its relevance in combating climate change, enhancing soil health, optimizing water use, promoting carbon sequestration, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring food security. The book aligns these practices with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key topics include the evaluation of various schools and methodologies of natural farming, the design of natural farms, and the integration of crops, trees, and livestock to maintain ecological balance. It covers essential aspects such as nutrient cycling, pest management, ecological engineering, and ecosystem service evaluation. Furthermore, it discusses certification standards, value addition, market potential, and policy interventions, complemented by case studies of successful implementations. This book is intended for researchers, students, extension professionals, and policy planners working in sustainable agriculture.

Table of Contents:

• 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: Mechanization in Natural Farming
Chapter 12: Processing, Labeling, 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