04 Aug Integrated Rice and Livestock Farming
एकीकृत चावल और पशुधन खेती In the scenario of declining trend of availability of land for agriculture and size of land holding, one of the serious threats to our national food security is providing food security to our growing population. Diversion of agricultural land for industrialisation restricts horizontal expansion. Vertical integration of land based enterprises within the socio-economic environment of small and marginal farmer is the only option. Integrated farming systems are viewed as a sustainable alternative for enhancing livelihood security of small and marginal farmers. Objectives of Integrated Farming System: It includes reversing resource degradation, Stabilising farm income, Efficient soil management, Recycling of farm waste and nutrients, Minimisation of adverse environmental impacts, Sustainability...