Principles and Practices of Natural Farming

Contents: 1. Agriculture Transitions: Collection, Harvesting to Nature Positive. 2. Indian Heritage of Ancient and Traditional Agriculture. 3. Natural Farming and Sustainable Development Goals. 4. Concept of Natural Farming. 5. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). 6. Characteristics and Design of a Natural Farm. 7. Ecological Balance and Community Responsibility. 8. Ecological Footprints and Ecosystem Services in Natural Farming. 9. Component Integration and Energy Use Approaches in Natural Farm. 10. Concept of Indigenous Seed and their Production Methods. 11. Rearing Practices for Animals in Natural Farming. 12. Nutrient Management in Natural Farming and their Sources. 13. Mechanization in Natural Farming. 14. Fundamentals of Plant Protection under Ecological Farming. 15. Processing and Economic Considerations in Natural Farming. 16. Certification Systems for Natural Farming. 17. Status of Area and Adoption of Natural Farming in India. 18. Marketing and Business Potential of Natural Farming. 19. Towards a Chemical-Free Future: Institutional Support for Natural Farming. 20. Success Stories and Lessons in Chemical-Free Traditional Farming-Insights. 21. Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Natural Farming. Annexures.