Archive · 17 Sep 2025
TN Delegation Studies Natural Farming Methods in AP
A team from Tamil Nadu visited Andhra Pradesh to learn about a special way of farming called natural farming.
They looked at how farmers grow healthy food without using chemicals.
They saw different types of gardens and learned how to use natural methods to help plants grow strong and healthy.
They spoke to farmers and others about how these methods can help people eat better and make more money, as part of an initiative to increase food security.
A 33-member team from TNSRLM visited Prakasam district.
The visit aimed to study community-based natural farming (APCNF) initiatives.
The team observed various farming models in Kothapatnam mandal.
Delegates interacted with farmers and health workers.
The focus was on nutrition security and livelihood improvement.
- Who
- 33-member team from TNSRLM
- What
- Studied community-based natural farming initiatives
- When
- During a three-day exposure tour
- Where
- Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To study APCNF initiatives and improve nutrition security.
- Focus
- Studying community-based natural farming initiatives
- Organization
- TNSRLM
- Location of Visit
- Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh
- Initiative
- APCNF (Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming)
- Key Activities
- Observed pre-monsoon dry sowing, ATM peanut cultivation, and bio-resource centres
- Participants
- TNSRLM delegation, RySS officials, local farmers, Anganwadi workers
