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Natural Farming

Natural Farming

Author: S.K. Singh

Subject: AGRONOMY
Publisher: Anisha
ISBN: 9788169072779
Price: INR 3,395.00
Publish Year: 2026
Pages: 260
Binding: HB

In a world where agricultural discourse is dominated by inputs, yields, and technological intervention, the philosophy of Natural Farming emerges as a  profound and radical return to source. It is not merely a set of techniques, but a holistic worldview that redefines the relationship between the farmer, the crop, and the ecosystem. Originating in the teachings of Japanese philosopher-farmer Masanobu Fukuoka and finding deep resonance in practices like  India's Zero Budget Natural Farming, this approach challenges the very foundations of conventional agronomy. It posits that the most productive, resilient, and sustainable farm system is one that meticulously mimics nature's own processes, minimizing human disturbance and external inputs to the point of 
elimination. This exploration delves into the core principles and practical manifestations of Natural Farming, framing it as a conscious partnership with  ecological intelligence rather than a battle against it. The outcomes of this approach extend beyond the absence of chemicals. It builds soil organic matter and water-holding capacity dramatically, making farms drought-resilient. It offers a path out of the extractive, input-intensive model of agriculture toward one that is regenerative, equitable, and aligned with the laws of nature. It is not a retreat to primitivism, but an advancement toward a sophisticated, knowledge-intensive agriculture where the farmer's greatest tool is not a machine or a chemical, but a deepened understanding of the living world they are  privileged to steward.