Question: ZBNF is a model of farming without the use of chemicals and pesticides. What does ZBNF stand for?
Options:
Zero Boundary Nutrient Farming
Zero Budget Natural Farming
Zero Budget Nutrient Farming
Zero Boundary Natural Farming
🌱 Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
→ Definition: A method of farming that promotes ecological sustainability and financial independence for farmers.
→ Zero Budget: The goal is to farm with minimal or no external costs.
→ Natural: Uses naturally occurring resources and processes instead of synthetic chemicals.
→ Farming: Refers to the cultivation of crops and/or livestock.
🌾 Core Principles
→ No chemical inputs
→ Locally available resources
→ Biodiversity
→ Water conservation
→ Minimal soil disturbance
📌 Benefits of ZBNF
→ Reduced costs
→ Improved soil health
→ Reduced environmental impact
→ Enhanced food security
📝 Challenges of ZBNF
→ Initial yield decline
→ Requires knowledge and adaptation
→ Market access