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
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