Andhra Pradesh aims to bring 60 lakh farmers under natural farming by 2035
Andhra Pradesh has set an ambitious goal to transition 60 lakh farmers to natural farming practices by 2035 to improve soil health and increase farm incomes. The state has already seen significant income growth for farmers who have adopted these methods and reduced chemical fertilizer usage.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant shift toward sustainable agriculture at a state level, potentially serving as a model for broader environmental and economic reform.
Andhra Pradesh has set a target of bringing 60 lakh farmers under natural farming by 2035, under a joint plan drawn up by the State and Central governments, Twenty-Point Programme Implementation Chairman Lanka Dinakar has said.
The article reports on government targets and stated benefits without questioning the underlying data or policy.
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