India, July 23 -- Despite the government's efforts to scale up natural and climate-resilient farming, a parliamentary panel has flagged persistent income concerns among farmers, gaps in implementation, and staff shortages as key challenges that threaten long-term sustainability.

The parliamentary Estimates Committee, in a report tabled in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, observed that despite the government making significant strides in awareness programmes, "financial security remains a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of Natural Farming (NF)."

The committee noted that while financial aid of Rs.31,500 to Rs.46,500 per hectare over three years is a welcome move, it falls short in covering transition losses from chemical to organic ...