Explained: The idea of ‘zero-budget’ farming, and why scientists are sceptical | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: The idea of ‘zero-budget’ farming, and why scientists are sceptical | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Yashee |Edited by Explained Desk |New Delhi |Updated: September 10, 2019 6:34:40 pm

Explained: The idea of ‘zero-budget’ farming, and why scientists are sceptical

Addressing the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned that India was "focusing on Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)".

ZBNF is a farming technique that seeks to bring down input costs for farmers by encouraging them to rely upon “natural products”, rather than spending money on pesticides and fertilisers.

Addressing the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned that India was “focusing on Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)”.