<p style="text-align:justify">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.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">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.</p>

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