NF AKSHAT JAIN.pptx all about natural farming

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1. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU KRISHI VISHWA VIDHYALAYA , JABALPUR COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE , POWARKHEDA , NARMADAPURAM PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICES OF NATURAL FARMING FOUR PILLARS OF NATURAL FARMING B.sc (Hons.) Agriculture 2 nd Year 2 nd Semester SUBMITTED BY: Akshat Jain Enrollment no. 231201005 SUBMITTED TO: Dr. Vikas Jain Department of Agronomy

2. NATURAL FARMING & ITS OBJECTIVE DEFINITION – “Natural Farming is a low input , climate resilient type of diversified farming that encourages farmers to use low cost , locally sources inputs while eliminating the use of artificial fertilizers and industrial pesticides . “ OBJECTIVES – Preserve natural flora & fauna Restore soil health , soil fertility and soil’s biological life Maintain diversity in crop rotation Efficient utilization of land and local resources Promote natural beneficial insects , animals and microbes in soil Promote of local breeds for livestock integration

3. JEEVAMRUTHA It is a fermented microbial culture . It provides nutrients , but most importantly, act as a catalytic agent that promotes the activity of micro-organism in the soil as well increase the earthworm activities jivamrita also helps to prevent the fungal and bacterial plant diseases.

4. PREPARATION OF JIVAMRITA – Add 10kg cow dung Add 10 litres cow urine Add 2 kg jaggery Add 2 kg of pulse flour Add 2 kg forest soil Put water to make 200 liters volume in a barrel Stir the solution well and let it ferment in shade for 48 hours

5. BIJAMRITA Seeds are at the most susceptible to soil borne diseases and insects when they are first planted. This becomes most important when planting after the monsoon period, a prime period for seed borne diseases. Bijamritha is a concoction that is used to coat seeds before planting , helping stave off any diseases or pests. As opposed to expensive fungicides and pesticides, Bijamritha works as a natural treatment for seed safety, and maximizes yield

6. PREPARATION OF BEEJAMRIT - Materials used : 20 liter water, 5 Kg local cow dung, 5 litre local cow urine, 50 g lime& small quantity of soil from the bund of the farm. Method: 1 . Take 5 Kg local cow dung in a cloth and bound it by tape. 2. Hang this in the 20 Litre water up to 12 hours . 3. Take one litre water and add 50 gm lime in it and let it stabilize for a night 4. Then next morning, squeeze this bundle of the cow dung in that water thrice continuously, so that all essence of cow dung will accumulate in that water. 5. Then add a handful of soil in that water solution and stir it well. 6. Then add 5 litre desi cow urine in that solution & add lime water and stir it well. 7. Bijamrita is then used to treat the seeds which are done by spreading it over the seeds, mixing these seeds by hands, drying it well and use for sowing .

7. ACCHADANA Mulching promotes humus formations , suppresses weeds and maintains the water requirement of crops. For the proper growth, multiplication and activity of beneficial micro organisms that are applied through  Jivamrita , In this favourable microclimate the temperature of the soil should be in the range of 25 to 32 °C with 65 to 72 % moisture , darkness and warmth. When we much mulch the soil, this microclimate is created automatically

8. WHAPASA According to Palekar , what roots need is water in the form of vapours . Whapasa is that microclimate in the soil, by which the soil organisms and roots can live freely with availability of sufficient air and essential moisture in the soil. In one sentence, shortly, the Whapasa means the mixture of 50 % air and 50 % water vapours in the cavities between two soil particles.

9. CONCLUSION The four pillars of Natural Farming – Bijamrita , Jiwamrita , Acchadana , and Whapasa – together create a sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective farming system . Bijamrita ensures healthy and disease-free seeds, Jiwamrita enriches soil fertility and microbial activity, Acchadana conserves soil moisture and controls weeds, while Whapasa maintains optimal soil aeration and water balance. By integrating these practices, farmers can reduce dependence on chemical inputs, protect the environment, and achieve higher resilience in crop production. Thus, the four pillars form the foundation of a self-reliant, regenerative, and natural farming system for sustainable agriculture.

10. REFERENCE Subhash Palekar Natural Farming Palekar (2005) The principles of natural farming ICAR & State Agriculture Universities lectures notes on Natural Farming & ZBNF

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