ZBNF Profit Calculator (Zero Budget Natural Farming)
Estimate your costs, revenue, and net profit per acre for various crops using ZBNF principles. Our calculator helps you understand the financial viability of shifting to natural farming.
Last Updated: September 27, 2025
| Parameter | ZBNF | Organic Farming | Conventional Farming |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Inputs | None (Uses on-farm resources) | Allowed (Organic fertilizers, bio-pesticides) | High (Chemical fertilizers, pesticides) |
| Input Cost | Near Zero | Moderate to High | Very High |
| Certification | Not required | Mandatory & Costly | Not applicable |
| Primary Focus | Soil microbiology & ecosystem | Avoiding synthetic inputs | Maximizing yield |
- Conventional Costs: ₹15,000 per acre on chemicals.
- ZBNF Costs: His only costs are for labor (₹8,000) and seeds (₹1,000).
- Yield & Price: He achieves a yield of 8 quintals/acre and sells it at ₹5,200/quintal.
Using the calculator, Ramlal's net profit per acre is (8 * 5200) - (8000 + 1000) = ₹32,600. This is a significant increase from his previous profits, demonstrating the financial viability of ZBNF.