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Planned Comparison Protocol. Andhra Pradesh Community-based Natural Farming (APCNF)

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Like many other states, AP has been losing soil organic carbon, plant diversity and above ground biomass at a rapid rate. Vast areas of the state are lying bare. A holistic approach was therefore required to address the root causes of the biophysical constraints for agricultural systems.

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