New Delhi, May 30: The central government announced on Saturday that agriculture ministers from 22 states have not only supported natural farming at the policy level but have also adopted it on their farms to build trust among farmers.
During the two-day National Kharif Conference held at the Pusa campus in the national capital, the ministers gathered to discuss improving farmers’ lives and strengthening the agricultural sector through effective implementation and coordinated efforts.
Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized that protecting farmland is not just about conserving agricultural land; it is also about safeguarding the environment, the nation, and the future of upcoming generations.
He urged state governments to simplify administrative processes and eliminate unnecessary complexities so that farmers can benefit more effectively from government schemes.
The conference particularly highlighted the balanced use of fertilizers. The minister clarified that the government’s goal is not to impose a complete ban on chemical fertilizers but to ensure their scientific, balanced, and judicious use. He called for a nationwide awareness campaign and institutional initiatives to achieve this.
Chouhan also stated that this campaign should not be limited to appeals; rather, coordinated systems, monitoring mechanisms, and special control rooms should be established for effective implementation to achieve tangible results at the grassroots level.
This conference emerged as a national platform for commitment, coordination, and ground-level implementation. A shared roadmap was prepared on important issues such as Kharif crop preparation, self-reliance in pulses and oilseeds, balanced fertilizer use, natural farming, and the proposed ‘Save the Farm Campaign.’
The National Kharif Conference reaffirmed that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the government views agriculture not just from a production perspective but as a national responsibility linked to soil health, environmental sustainability, nutritional security, farmers’ prosperity, and the welfare of future generations.
It was also highlighted that Kharif crop planning will no longer be limited to seasonal preparations. It will now be connected to broader goals such as self-reliance in pulses and oilseeds, soil health, prudent management of agricultural costs, and continuous increases in agricultural productivity.
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