EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 16 - 21
Published: March 7, 2024
The
agricultural
sector
captures
a
key
position
and
is
the
backbone
of
Indian
economy.
This
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
investigates
efficacy
natural
farming
practices,
which
known
as
Zero
Budget
Natural
Farming
(ZBNF),
in
addressing
sustainability
challenges
agriculture.
Analyzing
21
finalized
papers
spanning
2015
to
2024,
explores
ZBNFs
impact
on
farmer
incomes,
crop
yields,
soil
health.
Findings
suggest
that
ZBNF
reduces
production
costs,
enhances
fertility,
mitigates
adverse
environmental
effects.
However,
such
limited
resources,
pest
management,
technological
constraints
hinder
widespread
adoption.
Graphical
analyses
illustrate
increasing
research
output
Indias
prominence
field.
Overall,
emphasizes
potential
promote
socio-ecological
resilience
calls
for
further
address
implementation
foster
policy
support
sustainable
agriculture,
encourage
farmers
consider
it
lifestyle.
KEYWORDS:
farming,
sustainability,
India,
Challenges
Indian Journal of Extension Education,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(4), P. 135 - 140
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Zero
Budget
Natural
Farming
(ZBNF)
follows
agroecological
principles
and
promotes
chemical-free
farming.
It
has
emerged
as
cost-effective
farming
improving
soil
fertility
providing
food.
For
determining
factors
for
the
adoption
of
ZBNF
practices
in
purposively
selected
Wardha
district
Maharashtra,
conducted
during
2022-23,
Logit
regression
analyzing
constraints,
factor
analysis
was
used.
The
study
revealed
significant
like
integrated
management
practices,
IPM
practices.
scarce
raw
materials
input
preparation,
weeds
pests
were
identified
related
whereas,
lack
knowledge
about
liquid
fertilizers,
insect
pest
weed
reported
technology
case
constraints
to
labour
machinery,
non
availability
bullock,
high
demand
skilled
wages
reported.
In
institutional
higher
conversion
period,
labour,
certification
fee
found.
assurance
better
prices,
purchase
agencies
at
distant
places,
proper
market
structure
marketing
constraints.
political
legal
a
lesser
number
FPOs,
synergy
with
mainstream
agriculture,
globalized
market,
need
convergence
found
significant.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 9, 2022
Abstract
The
groundwater
shortage
for
agriculture
in
upland
villages
southern
India
has
revealed
the
inter-relationship
between
farmers'
income,
crop,
and
water
with
social,
economic,
climatic
variables.
System
Dynamics
models
such
complex
problems
leads
to
more
effective
solutions
if
done
stakeholder
participation.
In
this
work,
participatory
modeling
of
crop-water-income
dynamics
been
carried
out
a
village
last
five
decades'
data
develop
an
action
plan
ecologically
economically
sustainable
agriculture.
Causal
loop
diagrams
Stocks-and-flows
were
developed
validated
through
stakeholders'
focused
group
discussions
individual
meetings.
Multiple
'what-if'
scenarios
suggested
by
stakeholders
are
simulated
analyzed.
benefits
less
water-intensive,
chemical-free,
climate-resilient
'Zero
Budget
Natural
Farming
(ZBNF)'
clear
compared
other
scenarios.
A
post-project
survey
indicated
that
90%
agreed
framework
is
unbiased,
encourages
new
ideas,
promotes
better
understanding
issues.
Journal of Applied and Natural Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1268 - 1275
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Cotton,
a
vital
global
cash
crop,
influences
the
economy
and
sustainability.
Natural
farming
is
cost-effective,
eco-friendly
method.
This
study
examines
Farming's
effects
on
cotton
yield
economics
of
compared
to
Integrated
organic
farming.
Field
experiments
were
conducted
during
2021-22
2022-23
at
Tamil
Nadu
Agricultural
College,
Coimbatore.
The
experiment
consisted
eight
treatments,
laid
out
in
Randomized
Block
Design
replicated
thrice.
treatments
consist
control
(T1),
various
Indian
practices
including
Beejamirit
as
seed
treatment,
Ghanajeevamirit
basal,
Jeevamirit
with
irrigation
water,
crop
residue
mulch,
intercroping
pulses
(T2
T5),
Organic
(T6),
management
(ICM)
pest
(T7)
ICM
chemical
(T8).
results
indicated
significant
increase
components:
sympodial
branches
plant-1
(12.85
13.40),
number
squares
(29.28
31.28),
bolls
(10.74
11.32),
boll
weight
(4.30
4.38
g)
under
Crop
Management
2022-23,
respectively.
However,
practices,
followed
by
natural
par
integrated
management.
resulted
significantly
higher
yields
(2178
2232
kg/ha
respectively)
than
cost
cultivation
gross
return.
Complete
outperformed
cotton,
yielding
net
returns
B:
C
ratios.
approach
holds
promise
for
enhancing
yield,
economic
viability
environmental
sustainability
cultivation.
Zero
Budget
Natural
Farming
(ZBNF),
a
cutting-edge
farming
method,
promotes
organic
and
sustainable
agricultural
practices
while
using
as
few
outside
inputs
possible.
ZBNF
helps
to
mitigate
climate
change
by
enhancing
soil
health,
water
conservation,
storage
of
carbon
making
it
affordable
for
small-scale
farmers.
Moreover,
the
article
examines
potential
addressing
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
including
zero
hunger,
responsible
consumption
production,
action,
life
on
land,
no
poverty,
decent
work,
economic
growth,
clean
sanitation.
can
help
achieve
these
goals
putting
strong
emphasis
farming,
biodiversity
preservation,
minimal
environmental
impact.
In
this
article,
ZBNF's
concepts
practices,
possible
advantages
in
terms
economy
cost-effectiveness,
ecological
sustainability,
increased
farmer
income
are
all
briefly
discussed.
We
also
consider
difficulties
chances
presented
practical
alternative
traditional
farming.
EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 16 - 21
Published: March 7, 2024
The
agricultural
sector
captures
a
key
position
and
is
the
backbone
of
Indian
economy.
This
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
investigates
efficacy
natural
farming
practices,
which
known
as
Zero
Budget
Natural
Farming
(ZBNF),
in
addressing
sustainability
challenges
agriculture.
Analyzing
21
finalized
papers
spanning
2015
to
2024,
explores
ZBNFs
impact
on
farmer
incomes,
crop
yields,
soil
health.
Findings
suggest
that
ZBNF
reduces
production
costs,
enhances
fertility,
mitigates
adverse
environmental
effects.
However,
such
limited
resources,
pest
management,
technological
constraints
hinder
widespread
adoption.
Graphical
analyses
illustrate
increasing
research
output
Indias
prominence
field.
Overall,
emphasizes
potential
promote
socio-ecological
resilience
calls
for
further
address
implementation
foster
policy
support
sustainable
agriculture,
encourage
farmers
consider
it
lifestyle.
KEYWORDS:
farming,
sustainability,
India,
Challenges
