Andhra Pradesh Community-managed Natural Farming (APCNF) is a government sponsored, community-based movement transitioning farmers from chemical to natural methods of farming, seeing improvements in productivity, profitability, community health and climate resilience. Growth projected to 6 million farmers working 8 mil hectares in Andhra Pradesh, with pilots underway internationally.
The programme is funded by Indian Government resources and the German Development Bank, KfW and 2 major philanthropies. The natural farming movement is supported by the government of Prime Minister Modi.
(Video by UNCCD, 2 min)
Powerpoint, Vijay Kumar APCNF ->
(Overview of the need, methodology, and benefits)
APCNF Presentation Transcript ->
(Transcript of V Kumar’s Overview Presentation)
Training Farmers in Regenerative Food Production in India: (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) ->
(Overview of Natural Farming principles & community method, in context of circular economy)
Re-thinking food systems in Andhra Pradesh, India: How Natural Farming could feed the future (FAO | CIRAD | APCNF) -> (Short Overview)
