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Zero Budget Natural Farming(ZBNF) (Advantages (Form of regerative…
Zero Budget Natural Farming(ZBNF)
By subhash Palekar
4 pillars
Jeevamrutha
-fermented microbial culture
-acts a catalytic agent that improves activity of micro-organisms and earthworm
-Prevents fungal and bacterial diseases
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Bijamritha
-its a treatment for seeds, seedlings, plan
-protects plants from plant borne diseases
Mulching
-No tilling, topsoil protection
-promotes aeration and water retention in soil
-straw material, dried biomass forms humus
-aids in crop rotation
4.Whapsa/Moisture
-Roots need water vapour
-Hence irrigation in alternate furrows, reducing water requirement
Additional aspects
Intercropping: Zero budget doesnt mean farmer will have no costs, instead he will be compensated from other crop
Contour and bunds: water conservation
Cow dung from Indian cows most beneficial
I/p cost are zero as no fertiliser are used
profits: high yields and lower inputs
Drought and flood resistant
Reduced water& electricity usage, improved farmers health, flourishing of local eco system,
Challenges
difficult to change farmer's mindset
Training on these lines needed
Advantages
Form of regerative agriculture
Will aid in times of variability in monsoon and declining groundwater conditions
In accordance with SDGs: climate resilience, health , nutrition, environ protection
Organic farming: how different?
Involves manure, vermicompost, for purchase--> again expensive for the farmer