Natural Farming offers a promising solution to reduce farm expenses by leveraging on-farm resources, providing a viable alternative to traditional agriculture. By depending solely on farm-derived inputs and not on outside materials, it operates as a zero-budget farming system. So in this direction Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ropar, under the Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, organized a one-day training programme on Natural Farming on November 28, 2025, as part of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). The event was held in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ropar. It was 18th batch trained under the NMNF initiative in which total of 50 farmers and farm women from various blocks of Rupnagar district participated.
The training program was organized under the able guidance of Dr. Satbir Singh, Associate Director (Training), KVK Ropar and the sessions were coordinated by Dr. Sanjeev Ahuja, Associate Professor (Vegetable Science). He said that the main goals of NMNF are highlighting the need for sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices that completely stops the use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides, improve soil fertility, and ensure safe food production for healthier living. Farmers were urged to adopt natural farming methods to minimize production costs, increase farm resilience, and to further prevent environment deterioration and protect human well-being.
Detailed lectures, presentations, and practical demonstrations on Natural Farming were conducted, with special emphasis on preparing and using low-cost, locally available bio-inputs such as Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Neemastra, and Brahmastra for crop nutrition and pest management. Mr. Jagmanjot Singh, Assistant Professor (Soil Science), briefed the trainees on the significance of soils in natural farming, explaining the crucial role of microbes in maintaining soil health. To promote sustainable practices, participants received informative literature on natural farming, motivating them to apply these methods and contribute to environmental preservation and healthy food production.