Gorakhpur: Former Dean of the Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Anil Kumar Tripathi highlighted the vital role of cows in India's traditional agricultural system during a lecture on ‘Cow-Based Natural Farming' at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University's Faculty of Agriculture here on Saturday.
Tripathi highlighted that the concept of natural farming is inherently cow-centric. He noted that ancient Indian agricultural practices were advanced and resource-efficient, utilizing techniques like Bijamrit, Jivamrit, Brahmastra, Neemashtra, and Agnisthra for seed treatment, pest management, and soil conservation. All these practices were in harmony with nature.
He emphasized the Indian govt's commitment to promoting natural farming in line with contemporary needs. "India, now self-sufficient in food grain production, is not only meeting its own demands but also exporting surplus grains to other countries," he noted.
"The govt's ambitious target is to train one crore farmers in natural farming methods by 2024-25. This initiative aims to equip farmers with scientific approaches to natural farming and ensure the availability of healthy food for all," he added. TNN