A Text book on Principles and Practices of Natural Farming (Volume - 1)

Topics: 1 Indian Heritage of Ancient and Traditional Agriculture, 2. Scope and Importance of natural farming, 3. Concept; Definition, Objectives and Principles of natural farming, 4. Main Pillars/Components of natural farming, 5. Differences in natural, organic and chemical farming, 6.Introduction to concept of ecological, water, carbon and nitrogen foot prints, Concept and evaluation of ecosystem services, 7. Integration of crops, trees and animals, Biodiversity, farm waste recycling, water conservation and renewable energy use approaches on a natural farm, 8.Indigenous technology knowledge (ITK) under natural farming, 9.Concept of Indigenous seed and their production methods, 10. Rearing practices for animals under natural farming, 11. Nutrient management in natural farming and their sources, 12. Insect, pest, disease and weed management under natural farming, 13. Challenges in adoption of natural farming, 14. Certification and standards in natural farming, Processing, 4 abeling, economic considerations and viability of natural farming, 15. Status of area and adoption of natural farming in India, Marketing and export potential of natural farming produce and products and related business activities, 16. Initiatives taken by Govemment and other organizations Case studies and success stories and Entrepreneurship opportunities in natural farming and chemical free traditional farming.