Natural farming and avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Yes. A farmer who is committed to **natural farming and avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides** can actively seek support from the Agriculture Department rather than working alone. ### 🌱 How a natural farmer can get help 1. **Visit the nearest Raitha Samparka Kendra (RSK)** — this is usually the first point of contact for farmers with the Agriculture Department. 2. Meet the **Agriculture Officer/Assistant Agriculture Officer** and clearly say: **“I want to practice natural farming without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. I need technical guidance and information about government schemes.”** 3. Ask the officer for guidance on: * Natural farming methods * Soil testing * Organic/natural inputs * Jeevamrutha, Beejamrutha, compost, mulching, etc. * Pest and disease management without synthetic chemicals * Water conservation * Crop selection and rotation * Government assistance/subsidies * Training programmes and farmer demonstrations 4. **Request a field visit** if there is a crop problem. The officer may be able to inspect the farm and suggest appropriate practices. 5. Ask about **natural/organic farming schemes and training programmes** available in your taluk. 6. Maintain a simple **farm record** showing crops, inputs, expenses, production and methods used. This can be useful when applying for schemes or certification. 7. Join a **Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), farmer group or natural farming group** if one is operating in your area. 8. If the local officer cannot provide the required information, ask for the contact details of the **Taluk Agriculture Officer or Assistant Director of Agriculture**. ### 🧑‍🌾 What the farmer should take to the office Take: * Aadhaar/ID * Land RTC/Pahani details * Mobile number * Bank account details if applying for a scheme * Soil-test report, if available * Details/photos of the present crop ### A simple request to the Agriculture Officer > **“Sir/Madam, I am a farmer practising natural farming. I want to avoid chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides and gradually develop my farm using natural methods. Please guide me regarding suitable natural farming practices, soil testing, training, government schemes and any assistance available from the Agriculture Department. I would also request a field visit if possible.”** For Bengaluru, the exact RSK depends on your **taluk/village**. If you tell me your **village and taluk**, I can find the **nearest Raitha Samparka Kendra, Agriculture Officer contact details and office location** for you. Comment ideas for your blogs add importance to the blogger What is your opinion on this topic? Please share your thoughts. Have you experienced something similar? Tell us in the comments. Do you agree with the ideas discussed in this article? What would you add to this list?