Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme has achieved global recognition by becoming a finalist for the prestigious Food Planet Prize 2026
What is APCNF?
APCNF (Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming) is a flagship programme of the Andhra Pradesh government.
Launched in: 2016
Implemented by: Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS)
Objective:
Transition all 60 lakh farmers in the state to chemical-free natural farming
Promote agroecology-based sustainable agriculture
Key Features of APCNF
World’s largest agroecology programme
Covers over 18 lakh farmers
Spans around 9 lakh hectares (as of 2026)
Focuses on:
Zero chemical inputs
Soil health restoration
Climate-resilient agriculture
Awards & Recognition:
Won Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (2024)
Finalist for Food Planet Prize 2026
About Food Planet Prize
Recognized as the world’s largest environmental award
Prize Amount: $1.5 million USD
Established in 2019
Founded by the Curt Bergfors Foundation
Prelims Focus
APCNF launch year: 2016
Implementing agency: RySS
Largest agroecology programme in the world
Food Planet Prize founder: Curt Bergfors Foundation
Prize amount: $1.5 million
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