Amplification of Small and Marginal Farmers Income through Integrated Farming Systems

A. Devivaraprasad Reddy *

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

T. Vijaya Nirmala

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

J. Venkata Satish

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

C. H. Balakrishna

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Amadalavalsa, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

K. Venkata Subbaiah

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

V. Deepthi

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

G. Shali Raju

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

M. Raghavendra Reddy

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

K.Venkata Satish

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

E. KarunaSree

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India and Administrative Office, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

J. V. Prasad

ICAR - Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone – 10, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

India is a farming country, and agriculture is the primary source of income for most Indian households. Monocropping is used by the majority of small and marginal farmers. Low yields, low income, a late monsoon, pest and disease concerns, and other risk factors are all linked. Integrated farming systems (IFS), or the integration of many crops and enterprises, are the current day's answer to increasing income. With the growing demand for animal products and decreasing in land, which reflects in the reduction of feed, such as grain deposits are used properly. It is clear that the Integrated Farming System (IFS) focuses on enhancing farmer profitability by improving and integrating properties, reusing wastes, and reducing chemical dependency. One of the changes in farming standards is improvement. Because monocropping entails a high level of risk for a little yield, the issues include low income. Paddy, fish, maize, stew, feed grass, dairy, and poultry are among the units to support the enterprise. It has been established that the expansion of agribusiness leads to an increase in farmer efficiency within the development zone, as well as a reduction in human resources. Diversification in the cropping systems and integrated farming systems are very beneficial for enhancing income for livelihoods and socioeconomic status.

Keywords: Integrated farming system, diversification in agriculture, farming systems, fisheries, livestock, horticulture


How to Cite

Reddy, A. Devivaraprasad, T. Vijaya Nirmala, J. Venkata Satish, C. H. Balakrishna, K. Venkata Subbaiah, V. Deepthi, G. Shali Raju, M. Raghavendra Reddy, K.Venkata Satish, E. KarunaSree, and J. V. Prasad. 2023. “Amplification of Small and Marginal Farmers Income through Integrated Farming Systems”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13 (4):89-101. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i41715.