Description
Mix-method strudy that examines NF adoption patterns and practices across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Covers 52 villages across the three states, involving a total of 465 farmers – 295 NF adopters and 170 non-NF adopters
Findings
NF adoption is increasing but at different rates across states. Practices vary, with some farmers incorporating non-traditional elements like FYM. Recommended practices such as intercropping show inconsistent adoption rates. Farmers used a variety of mulching materials, including live mulch crops such as cow pea, other
farm waste, straw, and sugarcane/coconut trash.
Stats
27% of NF farmers in Karnataka practiced NF for over 10 years
66% in Maharashtra and 85% in Andhra Pradesh had 3-6 years and less than 3 years of NF experience, respectively
26%, 45%, and 17% of NF farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra practice intercropping
52% of NF farmers in Andhra Pradesh used FYM in all crops
In Andhra Pradesh, 52% of farmers used FYM in all crops, 36% didn’t use it at all
More than 52% of NF farmers in Maharashtra did not use FYM
60% of NF farmers in Andhra Pradesh don’t have indigenous cows.