Natural farming bails out Kadapa woman ryot from debt trap

In Vellatur village, P. Haripriya has transformed her life from the burden of debt and frequent crop failures to becoming a beacon of hope for others by adopting Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF).

- S NAGARAJA RAO @Kadapa

Her adoption of sustainable farming practices has not only revitalized her land but also inspired a community, earning her international recognition.

Haripriya, a degree holder with a passion for agriculture, initially suffered loss by opting for chemical-intensive monoculture farming. Her turning point came during a SHG meeting, where an Internal Community Resource Person (ICRP) introduced her to APCNF. She adopted the Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing (PMDS) method on her 4-acre farm, cultivating 30 seed varieties over 45 days. The practice yielded vegetables and fodder while enhancing soil activity.