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History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Topics in History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming

1

Ancient Self-Reliant Rural System (Before Independence)

  • Indian farmers practiced traditional farming using oxen before independence
  • Villages were self-sufficient with interdependent communities
  • Joint family system provided adequate labor for farming
2

Green Revolution and Its Consequences

  • Started after independence to make India self-reliant in food grains
  • Involved use of hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides
  • Led to increased grain production, especially wheat
3

Introduction to Natural Farming

  • Chemical-free traditional farming method based on agroecology
  • Integrates crops, trees, and livestock with functional biodiversity
  • Based on understanding nature's system that existed millions of years before humans
4

Why Natural Farming is the Best Option (8 Key Reasons)

  • 1. Sustaining farming culture - preserves ancient agricultural heritage
  • 2. Self-reliant India - negligible farming costs, no external inputs needed
  • 3. Land longevity - maintains and improves soil fertility for future generations

Key Concepts

Indian culture is called 'sageBefore independenceStarted after independence to achieve foodDeveloped by Padmashree DrNatural farming is based on five

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