To motivate farmers to adopt chemical free farming and enhance the reach of natural farming, the Government has formulated National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a separate...
Farmers practicing Natural Farming reported similar yields to those following conventional farming. In several cases, higher yields per harvest were also reported.
As Natural Farming does not use any synthetic chemicals, health risks and hazards are eliminated. The food has higher nutrition density and therefore offers better health benefits.
Natural Farming ensures better soil biology, improved agrobiodiversity and a more judicious usage of water with much smaller carbon and nitrogen footprints.
Natural Farming aims to make farming viable and aspirational by increasing net incomes of farmers on account of cost reduction, reduced risks, similar yields, incomes from intercropping.
By working with diverse crops that help each other and cover the soil to prevent unnecessary water loss through evaporation, Natural Farming optimizes the amount of ‘crop per drop’.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India
How to Apply
**Offline**
Interested beneficiary can get in touch with Zila Parishad to apply for the scheme.
Zila Parishad Officer will submit applicant’s details and project plan to State Agriiculture Department.
State Agriiculture Department will prepare a State Annual Action Plan
Once funds from State are approved, financial assistance will be released to beneficiary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Mission on Natural Farming / what is the eligibility?
The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India
What are the benefits of National Mission on Natural Farming?
• Farmers practicing Natural Farming reported similar yields to those following conventional farming. In several cases, higher yields per harvest were also reported.
• As Natural Farming does not use any synthetic chemicals, health risks and hazards are eliminated. The food has higher nutr...
How to apply online for National Mission on Natural Farming?
**Offline**
Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with Zila Parishad to apply for the scheme.
 Step 02: Zila Parishad Officer will submit applicant’s details and project plan to State Agriiculture Department.
Step 03: State Agriiculture Department will prepare a State Annu...