Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability through Integrated Farming Systems: A Review
Raj Bahadur *
Department of Agronomy, Aacharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUA&T), Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224229(UP), India.
Neeraj Kumar
Department of Agronomy, Aacharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUA&T), Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224229(UP), India.
Utkarsh Tripathi
Department of Linguistics, College of Agriculture, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, India.
A. K. Singh
Department of Agronomy, Aacharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUA&T), Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224229(UP), India.
Gunja Kumari
Agricultural Economics, Regional Research Station (RRS), Terai Zone (Tz), Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidhyalaya (U.B.K.V), Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal-736165, India.
A. Alagesan
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu-622303, India.
T. Senthilkumar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu-622303, India.
G. Malathi
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Sandhiyur, Salem, Tamil Nadu PIN - 636 203, India.
S. Jaya Prabhavathi
Regional Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Vridhachalam,606 001, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) have gained prominence as a holistic approach to address the challenges of sustainability and productivity in modern agriculture. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted aspects of IFS, elucidating its principles, benefits, and challenges. It examines the synergistic integration of crop, livestock, and aquaculture components within the farming system to maximize resource utilization, improve resilience, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Through a critical analysis of current research and case studies, this review highlights the socio-economic and environmental advantages of adopting IFS. Furthermore, it discusses the various subcomponents, management strategies, and technological advancements that contribute to the success of IFS. By outlining the key factors driving the adoption of IFS and its potential to revolutionize agriculture, this review provides valuable insights into the future of sustainable and productive farming systems.
Keywords: Integrated farming systems, sustainability, productivity agriculture, crop-livestock-aquaculture integration, resource utilization