Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
4. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) promises to end a reliance on loans and drastically cut production costs, ending the debt cycle for farmers. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) is back on top of the Government’s agenda with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to highlight it at a national conclave in Gujarat later this week.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the ZBNF.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining ZBNF.
Body:
In the first part, examine the potential of this technique if implemented on a nationwide scale, especially in light of productivity. Mention without using any credit, and without spending any money on purchased inputs. ‘Natural farming’ means farming with Nature and without chemicals.
Next, write about it will benefits farmers incomes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by way forward to ramp up its application.
