In the Subhash Palekar Natural Farming nothing has to be purchased from the outside. All things required for the growth of the plant are available around the root zone of the plants. Out of total plant nutrient requirements, 98- 98.5% are taken from air, water & solar energy. Remaining 1.5% are taken from the soil are also available free of cost as it is taken from the prosperous soil which is enriched with these nutrients.

Four - Wheels of SPNF

To enhance farm income in harmony with nature by adopting low cost climate resilient Subhash Palekar Natural Farming System

Objectives

• Beejamrit - Seed treatment with cow dung and urine based formulations (Culture of micro-organisms & hormones).
• Jeevamrit - Ensuring soil fertility through cow dung and urine concoctions (Best culture of fertility creating micro-organisms).
• Aachhadan - Applying a layer of crop residues to the soil surface in order to prevent water evaporation and to contribute to soil humus formation
• Waapsa - Soil aeration mixed with water vapours through a favourable micro climate in the soil

In SPNF, insect-pests and diseases are managed through the use of various kashayams (decoctions) made with cow dung, cow urine, and plant extracts. The cow urine and dung used in the preparations of natural inputs are to be only from indigenous cows.