Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Himachal Pradesh Promotes Natural Farming, Supports Farmers' Income
Himachal Pradesh is encouraging farmers to use natural farming methods.
Over 200,000 farmers are already doing this on thousands of hectares of land.
The government is also providing the highest prices in the country for crops grown this way.
Farmers are being trained and supported, with schemes like Farmer Producer Companies.
These products are being sold under the 'Him-Bhog' brand.
The government bought crops like maize, wheat, and turmeric last season, paying farmers directly.
To ensure everything is transparent, they have a system where farmers can certify their practices.
Himachal Pradesh has 222,893 farmers engaged in natural farming.
Crops are cultivated on 38,437 hectares of land across the state.
The state government is providing the highest Minimum Support Price (MSP) for natural farming produce.
3.06 lakh farmers and horticulturists have been trained in natural farming practices.
The government launched a Natural Farming-Based Sustainable Food System.
- Who
- The Himachal Pradesh government and farmers.
- What
- The promotion of natural farming practices.
- When
- Over the past two and a half years.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To strengthen the rural economy, increase farmer income, and provide nutritious food.
- Farmers in Natural Farming
- 222,893
- Hectares under Cultivation
- 38,437
- Training for Farmers
- 3.06 lakh
- MSP for Maize
- Rs 40 per kg
- MSP for Wheat
- Rs 60 per kg
- MSP for Raw Turmeric
- Rs 90 per kg
- MSP for Barley
- Rs 60 per kg
- Farmers Certified
- 1,96,892