Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared his views on natural farming through an article published on his LinkedIn account, urging farmers, entrepreneurs and citizens to help expand the practice across the country. He also posted the link to the article on X, stating that his recent visit to Coimbatore for a natural farming summit had “left a lasting impression.”
In his detailed write-up titled “India and natural farming… the way ahead!”, the Prime Minister described his experience at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, held in Coimbatore on November 19. PM Modi said meeting farmers from Tamil Nadu who had adopted natural farming techniques showcased how India’s agricultural landscape is evolving with “a shift in mindset, imagination and confidence.”
He highlighted that natural farming draws upon India’s traditional knowledge and modern ecological principles, relying on soil health, biodiversity, mulching and residue recycling rather than synthetic inputs.
The Prime Minister recounted interactions with several farmers and agri-innovators at the summit, including those cultivating multi-layered crops, preserving native rice varieties, running farmer-producer organisations, and developing seaweed-based biofertilisers and biochar products. Many of them, he noted, were first-generation graduates or professionals who left corporate careers to return to agriculture.
PM Modi said that despite coming from different backgrounds, the farmers shared a strong commitment to sustainability, soil health and community welfare.
He also pointed to nationwide progress in natural farming, citing the National Mission on Natural Farming launched last year, which has connected lakhs of farmers to sustainable practices. Government initiatives such as expanding Kisan Credit Card coverage, PM-Kisan support, and export promotion have also helped natural farming gain momentum, he said.
The Prime Minister emphasised that natural farming offers solutions to rising fertiliser dependence, declining soil fertility and increasing input costs. Techniques like Panchagavya, Jeevamrit, Beejamrit and mulching, he said, help restore soil health while reducing chemical exposure and production expenses.
Encouraging farmers to start small, PM Modi reiterated his suggestion of adopting natural farming on “one acre, one season” to gain confidence. He also urged people to consider joining Farmer Producer Organisations or exploring start-ups in the sector.
Calling the Coimbatore summit a memorable experience, the Prime Minister said the collaboration between farmers, scientists and entrepreneurs reflects a promising future for sustainable agriculture in India.