This study evaluates earthworm populations across 542 ZBNF and chemical farms in Andhra Pradesh, revealing significantly higher earthworm density, holes, and castings in ZBNF, highlighting its positive impact on soil biodiversity.
This study evaluates the impact of heavy rainfall on PMDS+ZBNF versus chemical farming systems for cotton and paddy, highlighting superior resilience, recovery rates, and reduced damage in natural farming practices.
This white paper explores the impact of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) practices on beneficial insect populations, comparing them with conventional chemical fields across various zones in paddy cultivation.
Authored by O.P. Rupela and colleagues, this report evaluates Natueco Farming techniques, emphasizing the use of ‘Amrit Matti’ compost and agroecological principles to enhance soil fertility, productivity, and sustainability without chemical inputs.
Authored by the RYSS Science Team in collaboration with institutions like CEEW, CESS, ICAR, and international researchers, this document consolidates studies validating APCNF’s environmental, economic, and ecological impacts. The primary objective is to compare APCNF with chemical farming practices, focusing on greenhouse gas reductions, biodiversity improvements, water and energy efficiency, and enhanced agricultural yields.
This spreadsheet is a summary of the soil analysis of Ranikhet.
Authored by Thomas Legrand, Alice Jervoise, Christine Wamsler, and collaborators under UNDP’s Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA), this report highlights fostering inner capacities like awareness, values, and collaboration to achieve regenerative, equitable food systems globally.
Authored by Debal Deb and Sreejata Dutta, this study examines the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) as a measure of yield efficiency in multi-crop systems compared to monocultures, highlighting its invariance across yield estimation methods.
Authored by Ravi Sangakkara, Dhanushka Wijesinghe, and K.B. Attanayake, this study evaluates microbial inoculants’ impact on soil quality and yields in Nature Farming. It highlights the effectiveness of organic additives like green manure and compost, with EM (Effective Microorganisms) proving superior in enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity under tropical conditions.
Authored by K. Surekha and Y. S. Satishkumar, this study compares organic and conventional rice farming in India, highlighting organic practices’ benefits in enhancing soil health, nutrient balance, and long-term sustainability.
Authored by P. Bhattacharyya, this report examines the global and Indian perspectives on chemical and organic farming, focusing on their impacts on soil health, crop yields, ecological balance, and sustainability.
Authored by Fabio Leippert et al., this FAO and Biovision report explores agroecology’s role in enhancing climate resilience through biodiversity, local knowledge, and sustainable practices, supported by case studies from Kenya and Senegal.
Authored by Jayanta Layek et al., this study evaluates diverse millet varieties for yield, nutritional content, and resilience in the Eastern Himalayas, emphasizing finger millet’s suitability for sustainable farming in fragile ecosystems.
Authored by Ranjay K. Singh, this study explores tribal farmers’ indigenous practices in Chhattisgarh, India, emphasizing sustainable rice farming through seed conservation, pest management, and ecosystem-based cropping techniques for resource-poor communities.
Authored by Baljeet Singh Saharan et al., this study evaluates Jeevamrit’s role in ZBNF, demonstrating improved soil chemistry, microbial diversity, and economic viability while offering sustainable alternatives to chemical-based agriculture in India.
This study by Kyle M. Dittmer et al. examines agroecological practices in smallholder systems, revealing significant climate adaptation benefits, improved yields, and enhanced agricultural diversity, while addressing gaps in mitigation evidence and policy needs.
This study by Anup Das et al. examines the long-term effects of organic farming in Meghalaya, revealing improved soil health, enhanced produce quality, and sustainable crop yields under organic and integrated farming systems.
Authored by Sieglinde Snapp et al., this CGIAR report evaluates agroecology’s impacts on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and scalability, emphasizing nutrient and pest management practices and highlighting research gaps for LMICs.
Authored by Amit Kumar and Arihant Jain, this study compares energy consumption in ZBNF and conventional farming, highlighting ZBNF’s lower energy use, higher yield, and potential for sustainable resource management in Andhra Pradesh.
