Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) wins 2026 Food Planet Prize

Why in News?

The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme has won the Food Planet Prize 2026, receiving USD 1.5 million for promoting climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture.

About APCNF

• Launched in 2016 by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha under the Agriculture Department of Andhra Pradesh.
• Encourages farmers to shift from chemical-intensive farming to natural farming.
• Promotes the use of locally available natural inputs, improves soil health, reduces cultivation costs, and enhances climate resilience.
• Considered one of the world’s largest community-led agroecology movements.

About Food Planet Prize

• Awarded by the Curt Bergfors Foundation.
• Recognizes initiatives that transform global food systems in a sustainable manner.
• The winner receives USD 1.5 million, while finalists receive USD 150,000 each.

Source: Food Planet Prize