14 May Integrated farming in India: scope and limitations
भारत में एकीकृत खेती: कार्यक्षेत्र और सीमाएँ Integrated farming system (IFS) involves integration of two or more enterprises with best use of available resources to satisfy maximum needs of the owner which leads to increase in productivity per unit area, efficient recycling of farm wastes, better utilization of resources, generate employment, reduce the risks and ensure sustainability (Biswas and Singh, 2003). Integrated farming system aims at maximizing yield per area per time by virtue of intensification and diversification of crops with integration of allied enterprises. It also ensures nutrient recycling within the system to economize and sustain the system and minimizes the dependence on chemical fertilizers for crop production to earn more...