International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Vihari MA, Sravanthi S, Amrutha Veena G, Srinivasa Raju S, Dr. Anu G, Y Uma Jyothi, S Dhurua, Dr. B Mukunda Rao, Dr. G Siva Narayana and Dr. SK N Meera

abstract
Natural Farming is a chemical free farming system based on livestock and locally available resources and rooted in Indian tradition. Natural farming, a sustainable and ecologically friendly approach to agriculture, is gaining increasing recognition globally as a means to mitigate the harmful effects of chemical-intensive farming systems. The study evaluated the extent of adoption and farmers' perception of natural farming on the basis of primary data collected from 60 farmers. Majority (68.33%) of the farmers had medium perception followed by low (18.34%) and high (13.33%) level of perception towards Natural farming. Major practices like Pre-monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS), Beejamrutham, Ghanajeevamrutham, Dhravajeevamrutham, Neemasthram, Sour butter milk have been adopted by the farmers. Lack of certification for products, Lack of better marketing for natural farming products were the major constraints expressed by the farmers.