Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Zambian Delegation Studies Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Model
A group of agriculture experts from Zambia visited farms in Andhra Pradesh.
They wanted to learn how farmers use natural methods to grow crops.
The visitors saw demonstrations of natural farming techniques and bio-stimulants.
These methods are intended to improve soil health and crop growth.
They also spoke with farmer groups and community organisations.
The groups explained how farmers grow different crops and earn income throughout the year.
Zambia is preparing its first National Agroecology Strategy.
The visit was part of an international programme for sharing ideas about sustainable and climate-resilient farming.
An eight-member Zambian delegation visited natural farming fields in Sri Sathya Sai district.
The visit runs from August 31 to September 3 under a South–South Cooperation Programme.
Delegates observed natural farming demonstrations, including preparations of Ghanajeevamrutham and Dravajeevamrutham.
They met farmer groups to learn about diversified farming and continuous-income strategies.
The visit will inform Zambia’s efforts to develop its first National Agroecology Strategy.
- Who
- An eight-member delegation from Zambia, including agriculture ministry officials and representatives of PELUM Zambia, NUSFAZ and GIZ.
- What
- The delegation visited natural farming fields and learned about agroecological, community-based and climate-resilient farming practices.
- When
- The state visit is scheduled from August 31 to September 3; the field visit took place on Monday.
- Where
- Natural farming fields in Sri Sathya Sai district, including Gantapuram village, in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To study India’s experience with natural farming and gather insights for Zambia’s first National Agroecology Strategy.
- Delegation size
- Eight members
- Countries involved
- Zambia and India
- Programme
- South–South Cooperation Programme on Agroecological and Climate-Resilient Farming
- Visit dates
- August 31 to September 3
- Farming methods observed
- The nine universal principles of natural farming, including Ghanajeevamrutham and Dravajeevamrutham
- Local organisations involved
- APMAS, APCNF, AFEC and RySS
- Zambian policy objective
- Developing the country’s first National Agroecology Strategy