Overview On December 25, 2025 , Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a Farmers' Conference in Rewa , advocating for natural farming as a solution to various agricultural and health challenges. He emphasized that chemical fertilisers are the root cause of many diseases and promoted natural farming as a means to increase farmers' income, conserve water, and improve public health. The government is actively developing a comprehensive system to support natural farming practices. Key Developments Promotion of Natural Farming: Amit Shah highlighted the benefits of natural farming, stating it doesn't reduce farmers' income and ensures the purity of produce. Government Support System: The government is developing a complete system, including soil and laboratory testing, certification, and packaging, to facilitate the global market access for natural farming produce. Adoption of Natural Farming: Approximately 40 lakh farmers in the country have adopted natural farming, with Amit Shah personally practicing it on his farms. Cooperative Institutions: Two cooperative institutions have been established through the Ministry of Cooperation to handle certification, testing, packaging, marketing, and export of natural farming produce. Expansion of Certification Facilities: Plans are underway to establish over 400 laboratories across the country to provide certificates to farmers practicing natural farming, potentially increasing their income by almost one-and-a-half times. Benefits of Natural Farming Increased Income: Natural farming can generate incomes of up to Rs 1.25 lakh per acre of land. Water Conservation: Natural farming practices help in conserving water resources. Public Health: Reduces the reliance on chemical fertilisers, leading to improved public health. Traditional Practice: Revives traditional farming practices, utilizing resources like cow dung and urine. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to the UPSC syllabus under GS3: Agriculture and GS3: Environment . It highlights the government's focus on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving the livelihoods of farmers. The emphasis on natural farming aligns with the broader goals of environmental conservation and public health. Important Facts Date of Conference: December 25, 2025 Location: Rewa Farmers adopting natural farming: Approximately 40 lakh Income potential: Up to Rs 1.25 lakh per acre Laboratories for certification: Over 400 planned