The book is a comprehensive and practical guide that explores the principles, techniques, and sustainable practices involved in crop management under natural farming systems. The book provides detailed coverage of crop and variety selection, indigenous and traditional varieties, weather and climate management, seed treatment, sowing techniques, irrigation practices, weed management, nutrient management, and integrated crop production systems. Special emphasis is given to ecological balance, soil health, biodiversity conservation, and low-input farming approaches that reduce dependence on synthetic chemicals.

The text also highlights the importance of pulses and legumes, micro-climate management, windbreaks, shelter belts, and Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) in building resilient and climate-smart agricultural systems. Written in a simple and systematic manner, the book combines scientific concepts with practical field applications suitable for students, researchers, extension workers, and farmers. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding sustainable agriculture and promoting environmentally friendly farming practices for long-term productivity and soil conservation.

Dr. D. Udhaya Nandhini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Management at Mother Teresa College of Agriculture, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3, Tamil Nadu, India. She holds Bachelor degree in Agriculture, along with Masters and Doctoral degrees in Agronomy from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Her doctoral research was funded by M/s Novozymes South Asia Private Limited. She has also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic Farming. Dr. Nandhini has authored four books and published 25 research papers in both international and national journals, in addition to numerous popular articles. Best Popular Science Story Award (PDF category) under the AWSAR initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. She continues to teach and supervise undergraduate student projects, with her current research focusing on soil health index, carbon sequestration, and molecular-level studies in traditional rice varieties

Chapter 1. Introduction to Natural Farming
Chapter 2. Importance of Crop Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 3. Selection of Crops in Natural Farming
Chapter 4. Selection of Crop Varieties
Chapter 5. Traditional and Indigenous Varieties
Chapter 6. Classification of Crops
Chapter 7. Factors Affecting Crop and Variety Selection
Chapter 8. Importance of Pulses and Legumes in Natural Farming
Chapter 9. Weather and Climate: Concepts and Role
Chapter 10. Factors Affecting Crop Production
Chapter 11. Micro-Climate Management
Chapter 12. Windbreaks and Shelter Belts
Chapter 13. Weather Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 14. Seed Selection, Treatment and Germination
Chapter 15. Seed Rate and Sowing Techniques
Chapter 16. Irrigation and Water Management
Chapter 17. Crop Geometry and Plant Population
Chapter 18. Weed Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 19. Nutrient Management in Natural Farming
Chapter 20. Package of Practices in Natural Farming