Parvathipuram: District Collector A Shyam Prasad said that there are plans to take up natural farming in a big way in the district.
Natural farming would add value addition to the crops and the public were giving good importance to the natural farming products, he said. There is a good market for natural farming products and the district has all the potential to promote this form of cultivation, he said.
Shyam Prasad visited Gorada, R Jammu, Kondabaridi and Valasaballeru villages of Gummalakshmipuram mandal on Sunday to study the natural farming methods adopted by the farmers.
When the Collector reached village Gorada, he was given warm welcome by locals as per the traditions followed by the tribals.
The Collector participated in paddy transplantation and preparation of natural fertilisers along with the local farmers at Gorada and R Jammu whereas at Kondabaridi and Valasaballeru villages, he interacted with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on their experiences of natural farming.
