Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Guntur Collector Urges Shift to Nature Farming
The Collector of Guntur district in India has advised farmers to switch to nature farming and grow different crops instead of paddy.
He said this is because there might be less rain due to El Nino.
Nature farming helps keep the soil healthy and saves money.
The Collector also told farmers to join crop insurance schemes to protect themselves from losses due to bad weather.
The district administration will help the farmers with this change.
Guntur District Collector CM Sai Kanth Varma advised farmers to shift to nature farming due to anticipated reduction in rainfall.
He suggested cultivating alternative crops instead of paddy and enrolling in crop insurance schemes.
Nature farming helps conserve soil fertility, reduce cultivation costs, and achieve long-term sustainability.
The district administration will provide necessary cooperation and support to the farmers.
Agriculture Officer Padmavati was also present during the address.
- Who
- Guntur District Collector CM Sai Kanth Varma, Irrigation Superintendent Engineer Venkataratnam, Agriculture Officer Padmavati
- What
- Advice to farmers to shift to nature farming and enrol in crop insurance
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Guntur, India
- Why
- Anticipated reduction in rainfall due to El Nino calls for change in agricultural practices
Traditional Farming
Nature Farming
Cultivation Practices
Traditional Farming
Traditional farming relies on conventional methods and paddy cultivation.
Nature Farming
Nature farming focuses on soil fertility, reduced costs, and long-term sustainability.
Financial Security
Traditional Farming
Traditional farming does not provide financial security against adverse climatic conditions.
Nature Farming
Nature farming, combined with crop insurance, offers financial security against losses due to drought and other adverse conditions.
- Location
- Guntur, India
- Speakers
- Collector CM Sai Kanth Varma, Irrigation Superintendent Engineer Venkataratnam, Agriculture Officer Padmavati
- Event Date
- Thursday
- Key Advice
- Shift to nature farming, cultivate alternative crops, enrol in crop insurance
- Expected Impact
- Conserve soil fertility, reduce cultivation costs, achieve long-term sustainability