PM Modi today inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE). During this, he said that India is a country where more food grains are available than its requirement. At the same time, we are working on measures for global food security. We are promoting chemical-free natural farming. On the budget, the PM said that the General Budget 2024-25 focuses on sustainable farming.
At the conference, PM Modi further said that India has provided 1,900 new varieties of crops that are less sensitive to climate change in the last 10 years. The PM said that we are moving towards achieving the target of mixing 20 percent ethanol in petrol.
What is this farming?
Chemical free natural farming is a method of farming in which chemical fertilizers and pesticides are not used at all. Instead, soil fertility is increased by natural methods and crops are protected from pests. In this, micro-organisms are promoted to increase soil fertility. Biodiversity should be promoted by keeping different types of crops, animals and insects together in the field. Water should be conserved by using water properly and maintaining moisture in the soil. Crops grown without chemicals are good for health.
What are the benefits?
Natural farming has many benefits. The use of chemical fertilizers spoils the soil structure. It grows healthy crops that are tasty and nutritious. It protects the environment and increases the income of farmers.
What is the method?
Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, Compost, Green Manure are all natural farming methods. These methods help in increasing the fertility of the soil. Jeevamrut and Beejamrut are solutions made from cow dung, cow urine and other natural substances that are used to treat the soil and seeds. Compost is a fertilizer made from plant and animal waste. Green manure is a way of increasing the amount of nutrients in the soil by growing crops and then burying them in the soil.
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