The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2021 by the Government of India. It promotes the use of natural farming methods in the country. The mission aims to increase the area under natural farming by 50% by 2025.
NMNF is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The scheme provides training, support, and financial aid to farmers who adopt natural farming practices.
Natural farming is a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. It uses natural inputs such as compost and manure to improve soil health and crop productivity. It also avoids the use of synthetic chemicals and pesticides.
The mission has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture in India.