Indian Heritage of Natural Farming

Contents: 1. Prelude. 2. Overview of Natural Farming. 3. Pioneers in Natural Farming. 4. Ancient Livestock Management. 5. Ancient Systems of Soil Classification. 6. Plant Protection. 7. Water & Rainfall Prediction Techniques. 8. Seed Management. 9. Rare Vrikshayurvedic Texts. 10. Sangam Literature. 11. Daan. 12. Kunapajala: An Ancient Organic Manure.

Indian Heritage of Natural Farming explores India’s timeless agricultural traditions rooted in ecological harmony, cultural wisdom, and sustainability. Designed as a core text for undergraduate studies, the book bridges ancient knowledge systems with modern agricultural education. It highlights indigenous practices, Vrikshayurveda, ethnoveterinary science, and natural inputs like Kunapajala, while acknowledging pioneers who revived natural farming.

Emphasizing agriculture as a regenerative relationship with nature, the book addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss. It serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, and practitioners committed to sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible farming systems.