Subhash Palekar , a Padma Shri award-winning agriculturist, is the pioneer of Subhash Palekar Natural Farming (SPNF) , formerly known as Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)

• "Zero Budget Spiritual Farming" (Zero Budget Rithu Paramparala Vyavasayam): This is his magnum opus, often spanning multiple parts/volumes. It covers the philosophy and technical aspects of ZBNF.
• "The Philosophy of Spiritual Farming": Explains the scientific and spiritual reasoning behind his methods.
• Specific Guides: Booklets specifically on Jeevamrutham, Beejamrutham, and Mulching techniques are also available in Telugu.

• 10 kg Desi cow dung
• 5-10 liters Desi cow urine
• 2 kg Jaggery
• 2 kg Pulse flour (Besan or Green gram)
• 200 grams of soil from your farm bund.

Subhash Palekar's Telugu books have had a significant impact on the farming community in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. His ideas and techniques have inspired many farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture practices, leading to: