There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm in Guntur, India, that he believes is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather caused by human-caused climate change. He uses natural farming methods, which involve using cow urine, organic materials, and crop rotation to improve soil health and water retention. Farmers in Andhra Pradesh state, which frequently experiences cyclones and extreme heat, have turned to natural farming to protect their crops. The state government has been actively supporting the adoption of natural farming, with hopes to inspire all farmers to switch to this more climate-resilient practice. However, more government and political support, as well as subsidies for seeds, are needed to promote natural farming nationwide and address farmers’ concerns about health impacts from chemical farming methods.
Indian Farmers Turn to Natural Farming to Combat Climate Change
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