American students study natural farming practices in Kuppam

A group of students from the United States with farmers during a study tour at MK Puram village near Kuppam in Chittoor district on Wednesday. | Photo credit: ARRANGEMENT

A group of students from the United States visited natural farming fields in Kuppam Assembly constituency on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of an academic trip to study sustainable farming practices under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme.

Students interacted with farmers in MK Puram village in Shanthipuram mandal and Cheldiganipalli and Pedaganuru villages in Ramakuppam mandal. Farmers explained various cultivation practices, crop management techniques and preparation and application of Jeevamrutham, Ghanajeevamrutham and other natural cow based agricultural preparations.

Visiting students toured the fields to observe natural farming practices first hand and exchange views with the farmers on their experiences and benefits of the farming method.

Agriculture Market Committee, Kuppam, Chairman V. Raju, who participated in the programme, highlighted the State Government’s efforts to expand natural farming and outlined the objectives of the Swarna Kuppam initiative. He said the initiative aims to improve soil health, increase farmers’ incomes and promote sustainable agriculture.

The visiting team was accompanied by officials of the Agricultural Market Committee, APCNF staff, farmer instructors, field officers and resources.

Published – 8 Jul 2026 20:48 IST