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Subhash Palekar's Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is an agricultural practice that promotes chemical-free and low-cost farming techniques. The method focuses on reducing external inputs like fertilizers and pesticides while utilizing natural resources efficiently. Some key principles of ZBNF include:
Zero Budget: The aim is to eliminate external inputs, relying on locally available resources and minimizing production costs.
Natural Seed Selection: Farmers are encouraged to use indigenous seed varieties, promoting biodiversity and resilience to local conditions.
Mulching and Intercropping: Mulching with crop residues helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and enhance soil fertility. Intercropping diverse plants also aids in pest control and soil health.
Cow-Based Farming: Utilizing cow dung, urine, and other cow-based products for natural fertilizers and pest repellents.
Beejamrutha and Jeevamrutha: Microbial solutions made from local cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and other ingredients, used as natural fertilizers to enhance soil health.
Crop Rotation and Diversity: Rotating crops and incorporating diverse plant species helps maintain soil fertility, control pests, and prevent diseases.
Contour Trenches and Water Management: Techniques like creating contour trenches and water management practices aid in conserving water and preventing soil erosion.
ZBNF promotes sustainability by minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture and enhancing farmers' self-sufficiency. It aims to restore and maintain the health of the soil, reduce production costs, and produce healthier crops without relying on costly external inputs.