Dry Farming: A Regenerative Path Through El Niño A New Era of Climate-Resilient Agriculture El Niño is reshaping climate in certain key areas of agriculture lands all over the World with delayed monsoons, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures. WARNING SIGNS As groundwater levels fall and irrigation becomes unreliable, farmers need a system that works with drought-not against it. Dry farming offers exactly that. Dry farming is a regenerative, low-water method that relies on soil moisture, native seeds, and intelligent land management. It is one of the most powerful tools for India’s climate future. Why Dry F arming Matters During El Niño El Niño disrupts India’s rainfall patterns, causing: · Delayed monsoons · Long dry periods · Higher heat stress · Reduced groundwater recharge · ...
Zero Budget Natural Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, KCS Notes from great Pujya Shri Subash Palekar Seminar
KCS Notes from Zero Budget Natural Farming seminar by Mr. Subash Palekar from 19-23rd Dec 2011 at Pollachi organized by Pollachi Chamber of Commerce. KCS and Pujya Shri Subash Palekar The following are the notes taken at the seminar: With 1 Desi cow (Indian indigenous cow), we can perform 30 acres of farming. • Advantages of ZBNF (Zero Budget Natural Farming) : • Insecticides, fertilizers, pesticide are not purchased. • Tilling of the farm is not required. • Production will be more than chemical (CF) and organic farming (OF) from the 1st year itself. • Only 10% water and 10% electricity is sufficient. • Above all, ZBNF ensures produce which is free of poison and hence will fetch a good price. What are the problems that resulted by Globalisation and non-indigenous type of development? 1. Food crisis 2. Suicides of farmers – All developed countries have this; ironically in under developed (according to western principles) areas there are no suicides of farmers. 3. Glob...