Various organisations have joined forces to promote zero-budget farming here on Sunday. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) representative Krishna Chandra Das formally inaugurated the meet while representatives from Indian National Trust for Art, Culture and Heritage (INTACH), Ankush and Krishi Vignan Kendra decided to promote the concept of low-cost agriculture that would be soft on natural resources and ecology.
The organisers are planning to invite Subhash Padekar, proponent of zero expenditure agriculture using the cow manure, to Kurnool to explain the concept to around 1000 farmers in March next year. One cow could support the agriculture in 30 acres of land and reduce the expenditure drastically.
In the present farming system, there was no security for the producers and also the consumers who were not insulated against price rise.
The new concept is aimed ensuring food security, adequate remuneration for producer and ecological sustainability.
The meeting decided to enrol delegates for the workshop numbering about 1000 from all 54 mandals to be held in March next year.
