Natural Farming Revolution: A Sustainable Path Forward
With governmental incentives such as subsidies and minimum support prices, approximately 37,000 farmers in Una and Hamirpur have embraced natural farming. This method, promoted by local authorities, has proven economically and environmentally beneficial, reducing costs and chemical usage. Notably, local officials have reported substantial harvests in wheat, maize, and turmeric.
The adoption of natural farming is gaining momentum in the Indian districts of Una and Hamirpur, thanks to state government incentives that include subsidies and assured minimum support prices.
Figures show that over 20,000 farmers in Hamirpur and 16,853 in Una have embraced this environmentally friendly practice. According to officials, the Rabi season saw 96 quintals of wheat and 9 quintals of turmeric grown using natural methods, while 53 quintals of maize were harvested in the previous Kharif season.
Financial aid includes Rs 25,000 subsidies for purchasing indigenous cows, alongside transport and market fee subsidies, making natural farming a viable option. This initiative has not only cut costs for farmers like Shakuntala Devi and Sushma Devi but has also improved the market value of their produce due to the absence of harmful chemicals. Authorities continue to advocate for this sustainable farming approach, citing its multiple benefits.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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