SVU hosts workshop on ‘Subhash Palekar Krushi’ for farmers
Sri Venkateswara University is hosting a five-day workshop on 'Subhash Palekar Krushi' (SPK), a chemical-free farming method. Campaigner Subhash Palekar emphasized that his technique, which uses cow dung as manure, should be distinguished from general natural farming.
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It highlights the growing movement toward sustainable, chemical-free agriculture in India and the debate over terminology in farming practices.
Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) is organising ‘Subhash Palekar Krushi’ (SPK) workshop for farmers at its campus in Tirupati district on Thursday. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) campaigner Subhash Palekar, along with other dignitaries, participated in the inaugural event of the five-day national workshop.
The article reports on a specific event and the speaker's claims without taking a stance on the efficacy of the farming method.
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