J&K Farmers Receive Training in Natural Farming

Natural and organic farming can effectively address climate change and soil degradation. According to officials, up to 50 farmers attended the natural farming training programme that began on 12th December in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the official, the training under the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare's flagship programme is primarily aimed at promoting organic farming techniques and reducing the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, and insecticides.

According to them, 50 farmers from various panchayats in the hilly district are participating in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) programme, where scientists and subject matter specialists will train them in natural farming.

According to Amit Charak, in charge of KVK Bhaderwah, evidence shows that shifting to sustainable practices would conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially lower production costs and climate-related risks for farmers.

"In line with these ideas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged farmers to reduce their use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and commented on the use of 'zero budget natural farming' for soil conservation," he said.

He called for a "back to basics" approach, saying, "we need to replicate this innovative model through which farmers are already being trained in this practice in a few states."

"Steps like this can help double our farmers' income, and KVK will do everything it can through aggressive training and motivating programmes to make it possible across the entire hilly Doda district," he said.