ATM successful for farmers who opted Natural Farming, global team told
Anantapur: The global team of agriculture scientists and experts from eight countries was enthused over the success of the ‘Natural Farming and ATM (Any Time Money)’ concept to ensure an earning throughout the year for farmers from their cultivation.
A woman farmer, Sujatha, grew at least 25 varieties of vegetables, horticulture and agriculture products on a small portion of land at Parvatahadevara Palli village in Satya Sai district on Tuesday.
The products harvested from Sujatha’s natural farming process were used to prepare lunch for the global team of experts and agriculture scientists, who arrived in AP on a two-day study yesterday – and in Satya Sai district on Tuesday.
The team visited fields in several parts of the district on the second day. The team was accompanied by APNCP officials while it visited the farm of woman farmer Sujatha at Parvathadevara Palli village.
During interaction with the global team, Sujatha explained her successive farming through natural farming under the concept of ATM ( Any Time Money) which generated income throughout the year, even during risky climatic conditions like hot summer. The area, she noted, is drought-hit and rain-deficit.
Sujatha took up 25 varieties of crops spanning vegetables, green leaves, fruits and other agricultural produce in a small portion of her land. “I am getting an income everyday throughout the year as the different crops were cultivated through the ATM concept.
The APNCF explained the global team through demonstration about the benefits of preparation of Jeevamrutham and other natural pesticides and fertilizers by avoiding harmful chemical pesticides and fertilizers. The officials also said the government was encouraging the farmers to take up natural farming.
