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Boost Farm Profits: Start Natural Farming with Decomposed Cow Dung and Jeevamrut
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:04
Boost Farm Profits: Start Natural Farming with Decomposed Cow Dung and Jeevamrut
- •Dr. T.R. Sharma of JNKVV suggests starting natural farming on a quarter of land from the first year.
- •Natural farming increases soil carbon, fostering microorganisms and providing plants with essential nutrients for growth.
- •Initial production might be slightly lower but of high quality; costs will decrease, and profits will increase over time.
- •Applying decomposed cow dung manure to one acre eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers like urea and DAP, reducing costs.
- •Organic solutions like Jeevamrut, Ghan Amrut, Brahmastra, and Neemastra reduce pesticide costs, making natural farming viable with effort.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers can begin natural farming by starting with a quarter of their land from the first year, which helps increase soil carbon and microbial survival.
Applying decomposed cow dung manure to fields eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers like urea and DAP, thereby reducing overall farming costs.
Natural mulching can be created using weed materials such as paddy or wheat stalks after separating their seeds, which retains moisture and eventually decomposes into soil carbon.
