Authored by D. Narasimha Reddy, this report explores agroecology’s transformative potential for sustainable smallholder agriculture in India, analyzing Andhra Pradesh’s Community Managed Natural Farming practices and their socio-economic impacts.
Conducted by Ranjit Kumar et al. (ICAR-NAARM & CRIDA), this NITI Aayog-sponsored study explores the adoption of Natural Farming, assessing its impact on crop yield, input costs, and farmers’ incomes.
Authored by Niti Gupta, Saurabh Tripathi, and Hem H. Dholakia (CEEW), this study demonstrates ZBNF’s potential to reduce fertiliser use, save subsidies, and lower input costs while promoting sustainable, chemical-free agriculture in Andhra Pradesh.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
