Organic and Natural Farming

Learn how farmers can use Trichoderma for seed treatment, root dips and soil application as part of natural crop disease management.

Learn how soil carbon credits work, which farming practices may qualify, how payments are calculated and what farmers should check before joining a carbon programme.

Learn seven practical steps to prepare vermicompost using farm waste, maintain earthworms, manage moisture and apply finished compost safely.

Learn how biochar made from crop residues may improve soil health, retain nutrients and recycle farm waste, along with precautions farmers should follow.

GST on specified seaweed-based biostimulants has been reduced from 18% to 5%. Learn how farmers can assess these products, use them correctly and avoid unnecessary expenses.

ICAR researchers describe how farmers can prepare solid Ghan-Jeevamrit discs using farm-based ingredients. Learn about preparation, storage, application and precautions.

Panchagavya is used in natural farming as a farm-made microbial input. Here is what farmers should know about its use, preparation and limitations.

Neem-based formulations and botanical extracts can form part of integrated pest management. Learn how farmers can use botanical pest control safely and where its limits lie.

Natural farming certification can help farmers establish the identity of their produce. Know how India’s Natural Farming Certification System works and what farmers should check.

Biochar made from suitable agricultural residues is being studied as a soil amendment. Learn how it can improve soil properties and why farmers should use it carefully.