Chennai, Nov. 20 -- Batting for organic farming as an effective antidote for climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indian agriculture is set for major change and the country is on the path of becoming the global hub for natural farming.
"Natural farming is India's own indigenous idea, rooted in our traditions and suited to our environment. It counters the adverse effects of climate change and with our youth turning towards agriculture, recognising it as a modern and scalable opportunity, the country is on the path of becoming the global hub of organic farming," he said, inaugurating the three-day South India Natural Farming Summit and launching the transfer of Rs 18,000 crore to 9 crore farmers under the 21st insta...