Natural Farming (Subhash Palekar / Zero Budget Natural Farming)
Near Bengaluru, many farmers are now moving beyond “basic organic farming” and using newer natural and regenerative methods that reduce chemicals, save water, and improve soil fertility naturally. Here are the major new trends: ## 1. Natural Farming (Subhash Palekar / Zero Budget Natural Farming) This is becoming very popular in Karnataka. Main ideas: * No chemical fertilizers * No chemical pesticides * Use cow-based preparations: * Jeevamrutha * Beejamrutha * Ghanajeevamrutha * Mulching with dry leaves/straw * Soil microbes do most of the work Benefits: * Lower farming cost * Better soil health * Less dependence on market fertilizers Karnataka government is strongly promoting this model. ([ETAgriculture.com][1]) --- ## 2. Regenerative Farming This is the newest global trend now entering Bengaluru outskirts. Focus: * Restore soil life * Increase carbon in soil * Grow multiple crops together * Minimum soil disturbance Methods: * Cover crops * Compost tea * Cro...