Natural farming and communicative practices among the farming communities of India: perspectives from Bundelkhand

This paper analyzes the communicative practices of Indian farming communities in adopting and propagating natural farming as a response to these challenges. Drawing on qualitative data from farming collectives, grassroots organizations, and policy interventions, the study explores how knowledge exchange, participatory learning, and traditional wisdom are leveraged to promote sustainable agricultural practices in Bundelkhand regions of India. It investigates how farmer-to-farmer networks, digital platforms, and local institutions play a pivotal role in disseminating techniques like zero-budget natural farming (ZBNF), organic composting, and intercropping. The findings highlight that natural farming not only reduces dependence on chemical inputs but also enhances climate resilience by improving soil health, conserving water, and fostering biodiversity. Moreover, the communicative practices of farming communities reveal the potential for grassroots movements to influence policy and drive systemic change.