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Community-based natural farming outshines other farming practices in Andhra Pradesh

by Kundan Pandey 31 July 2023

Andhra Pradesh's Community-Based Natural Farming (APCNF) defies the popular belief that chemical fertilisers guarantee better yields. According to a comparative study of prevalent farming practices in the state, conducted over…

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