Indian Journal of Economics and Development
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 2

Integrated Farming System: A Modern Tactic to Maintain Equilibrium Between Agriculture, Environment and Economy: A Review

  • Author:
  • J.W. Haobijam1,*, Guneshori Maisnam1, K.C. Singh2, Chongtham Tania3
  • Total Page Count: 12
  • Page Number: 465 to 476

1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144411 (Punjab)

2Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar-246123 (Uttarakhand)

3ICAR RC NEHR Manipur CentreLamphelpatImphal-795004 (Manipur)

*Corresponding author's email: haobijamjameswatt@gmail.com

Online Published on 06 February, 2023.

Abstract

Traditional Indian agriculture is mainly focused on manpower, which involves lots of hard work and energy but difficult to earn their livelihood because of very less output even though it requires considerable inputs in terms of seeds, livestock breeds, fertilizers, pesticides, energy, feed, and labour. An innovative farming system with maximum productivity and fewer input drives is an urgent need to consider an integrated farming system. It efficiently recycles the natural resources and maintains nutrient equilibrium, brings about soil, air and water sustainability, enhances economic profitability and stability, thus preserving the quality and diversity of the living world.

Keywords

Integrated farming system, Livelihood, Living world, Sustainability, Traditional