ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod conducted a training on ‘Natural Farming’ on 19 November 2026, joining hands with the South India Natural Farming Summit – 2025 inaugurated by the Hon’ble PM at Coimbatore. Around 557 farmers comprising 340 male and 210 female and 7 other stakeholders. The staff of ICAR-CPCRI also attended the inaugural session presided over by Dr. B. Augustine Jerard, Director-In-Charge and Project Coordinator (Plantation Crops).

Following the inauguration and subsequent training classes by the natural farming experts, the participants joined the live webcasting of the release of the 21st installment of the Prime Minister's Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), a flagship scheme of the Government of India. Scientists and staff at regional stations and centers joined the webcasting via an online link.

A hands-on training on natural farming was conducted by ICAR-KVK, Kasaragod, during the programme. This event marked a significant step in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through natural farming and connecting with ongoing government initiatives supporting farmers.

The program coordinator, Dr. K. Ponnusamy, welcomed the gathering, and Dr. T.S. Manojkumar, Head, KVK, Kasaragod, proposed a vote of thanks.