Warm reception in Coimbatore and local participation
Addressing followers on social media, the Prime Minister said the welcome he received in Coimbatore was “truly special” and expressed gratitude for the affection shown by residents and farmers. The summit showcased the region’s long-standing natural farming practices and recent innovations introduced by local practitioners.
Coimbatore — a major agricultural and educational hub in South India — hosted policymakers, farmer leaders, researchers and young entrepreneurs who exchanged best practices and showcased scalable models of natural farming, according to the Prime Minister’s account.
Youth engagement reshapes agriculture
Mr Modi emphasised a major shift over the past 11 years: young people now view agriculture as a field of opportunity. He credited natural farming for playing a crucial role in that transformation, saying it has made farming attractive through sustainable practices and livelihood possibilities.
The Prime Minister’s post highlights a broader government narrative that links farm-based entrepreneurship, climate-resilient practices and rural employment. Increased youth participation was a recurring theme at the summit’s panel discussions and interactive sessions.
Rapid uptake under the National Mission on Natural Farming
The Prime Minister noted that “in just one year, lakhs of farmers across India have joined the National Mission on Natural Farming.” The mission, launched to reduce dependence on chemical inputs and promote ecological balance, encourages farmer-to-farmer learning, local input production, and scientific validation of traditional techniques.
Officials and stakeholders at Coimbatore showcased field demonstrations, success stories and farmer collectives that have scaled production without synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, reinforcing the mission’s early adoption metrics.
Tamil Nadu’s legacy and national inspiration
Reflecting on regional strengths, Mr Modi observed that natural farming has deep roots in Tamil Nadu and South India. He called local farmers’ initiatives “an inspiration for the entire nation,” highlighting the blend of indigenous knowledge and recent innovations on display at the summit.
Delegates noted several state-level programmes that complement central efforts, enabling farmers to adapt natural farming practices to diverse cropping systems across South India.
Call for science-backed natural farming
While celebrating the movement’s momentum, the Prime Minister issued a clear appeal: natural farming must evolve into a “truly science-backed movement.” He urged researchers, agricultural universities and extension agencies to collaborate closely with farmers to standardise protocols, document outcomes and scale evidence-based practices.
That appeal mirrors ongoing government efforts to connect traditional farming wisdom with contemporary agronomy, soil science and digital advisory services to ensure productivity and market linkages for farmers adopting natural methods.
Summit outcomes and outlook
The South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 emerged as a platform for exchange—bringing together young innovators, farmer leaders, scientists and policymakers. The Prime Minister’s social media reflections underline the administration’s priority to mainstream sustainable agriculture while expanding livelihoods for youth.
