Innovations in an Integrated Farming System for Livelihood Improvement Livelihood improvement and empowerment of the rural poor through. Fish-rice-vegetable-fruit farming system: a livelihood option for small and marginal farmers in Dhalai, Tripura.
Innovations in Integrated Farming System for Livelihood Improvement
Improving Livelihoods and Empowering the Rural Poor through Site-Specific Farming Systems in Northeast India - An Analysis.
Livelihood improvement and empowerment of rural poor through site-specific farming systems in North East India - an analysis
Panikheti terracing was a success in Mon, where the average productivity of high-yielding rice varieties (Lampnah and Shahsarang-1) was 3.9 t/ha against 1.2 t/ha with the local variety. The integrated fish-based farming system was a success in the South Garo hills, where the average fish productivity was 2.98 t/ha/year compared to 0.6 t/ha/year under farmers' practice.
Economics of Integrated Farming System Modules in Dhule, Maharashtra
With the inclusion of the dairy component in IFS, the net profit increased to Rs. With the addition of the dairy component in the IFS module, the net profit increased to Rs.76,505/- per annum as against Rs.
Role of integrated goat farming in sustainable livelihood in Bundelkhand region
There is a critical gap between potential and actual production of different livestock species (Table 1). Horti-silvi- Distribution of improved fodder seed, additional income of Rs.2720/HH/year through pastures and Horti-silvi-pastures, introduction and increase in milk yield of cattle and buffaloes.
Livelihood improvement of Konyaks through integrated farming system at Mon, Nagaland
There was a steady increase in body weight with age, which may be due to a physiological growth phenomenon. Numerically, the highest mean monthly body weight gain was observed in the months of June, July, August and September, which can be attributed to the higher crude protein and dry matter content of the diets during the respective months.
Ensuring livelihood through integrated farming system
Livestock-Fish-Vegetable)
Gadhal Mandal, a 48-year-old farmer from Dharmapur village in Sisiborgaon block, is one of the NAIP beneficiaries who has received an excellent amount of income from an integrated poultry, fish and horticulture farming system. An Integrated Farming System Model is a Livelihood Improvement Option on Unutilized Tilla Land in Dhalai District, Tripura.
Integrated farming system model is an option of livelihood improvement in unused tilla land area of Dhalai district, Tripura
Before the intervention, the farmers were not using their tillage properly for specific utilization for agricultural system development. They gained knowledge on how to use their land for an integrated farming system model and increase productivity and profitability.
Performance evaluation of rice + fish + vegetable integrated farming system in different clusters of Assam
Fish (carp fingers excluding grass carp) were released onto the @3000 rice plot after 15 days of rice transplantation. Fish were harvested as soon as the water in the paddy field receded and the fish retreated to the detritus (the trench/field pond, as the case may be).
Location specific fish based farming system: a unique tool to improve the livelihood of small and marginal farmers
Locally Specific Fish Farming System: A Unique Tool for Improving the Livelihoods of Small and Marginal Farmers. Farmers will improve their economic status by adopting fish farming system.
Fish-rice-vegetable-fruit farming system: a livelihood option for small and marginal farmers in Dhalai, Tripura
The total land area of Mr. The significant outcomes of the technology during 2011-12 are provided below in table 1. So, fish-rice-vegetable-fruit farming system is the most suitable technological intervention in recent times.
Role of piggery in integrated farming system in north east region
To date, 272 farming families have started growing the improved Hampshire breed in adopted villages. It is noted that pig farming in an integrated farming system is very necessary for long-term sustainable production in a region where diverted farming has already caused serious environmental degradation.
An integrated community-based service delivery model for small holders’ piggery development
The clean and hygienic practices they introduced not only helped reduce the incidence of diseases in pigs but also motivated the villagers to adopt clean and hygienic practices in their daily lives. Looking at the success in the project villages, neighboring villagers have also adopted some of the improved practices on their own.
Impact of seed village, zero tillage, toria and pea in system approach after rice fallows
However, in terms of returns per rupee invested, peas (Rs. 2.48) earned much less than rapeseed (Rs. 4.41). Crop / Variety Combined Average Yield (t/ha) Cost of Production Net Gross Return Income /Rs.
Agri-horti-livestock-cum-pisciculture for rural livelihood in high altitude area of West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- a case study
Men and women including youth club members from the area actively participated in watershed activities. A rainwater harvesting micro structure called jalkund suitable for hill top was introduced in the catchment area in 2007-08.
Innovations in pond based farming system for sustainable livelihood in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Distribution of pond-based farming systems in the Sibbari cluster, where the highest number of pond-based farms are observed in Defuliapara village (18%), followed by Mandangre (16%), Dimaggre (13%) and Dima Chigithak (12%) due to a higher number of ponds (available/created). An analysis of the impact created (as in April 2012) as a result of the adoption of a pond-based farming system shows a significant increase in employment creation at the village level over time, with more diversification of innovations.
Organic food production through integrated farming system approach for enhancing productivity and livelihood of small and
Organic food production through integrated farming systems approach for improving productivity and livelihoods of small and. Maximum benefit-cost ratio was found (5.51) in lentil crop sown as uterine crop in rice fallow.
Efficacy of IFS model as alternative to jhum cultivation: a case study of Theiva village, Mizoram
During the following year, maize and rice were grown in the same plots where pulses were grown. The gross income generated by the vegetable cultivation was Rs 32,000 as depicted in the pie chart.
Innovations in Agroforestry based Farming System for Sustainable Land Use and Rural Livelihood in Tripura
But in most cases the land remains unused or underutilized and is infested with weeds and bushes. At Balaram, the total area under implementation of the agroforestry-based agricultural system models was 2,2663 ha, and the information about the agroforestry models as developed is presented in Table 7.
Livelihood security through integrated goat farming system in Barabanki and Raebareli Districts of Uttar Pradesh
Livelihood security through integrated goat farming system in Barabanki and Raebareli districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Specialized integrated farming system – a sustainable option for rural livelihood security
Most of the small and marginal farmers of Uttar Pradesh have been cultivating rice wheat or rice mustard for many years. Subsistence model of the Specialized Integrated Farming System Model, based on poultry and vegetables, developed in 2009-2011.
Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Hills and Rainfed Areas
Comparative study of jhum with and without site specific treatments at Upper Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
By taking part of the crops on jhum land, about 5.65 ha of area was brought under cultivation during the post monsoon. Sweet potato is used for food (tubers), vegetables (vines), feed for pigs and poultry (tubers), with the exception of soil and water conservation. b) Cultivation of grasses over the slopes: some farmers in the area mainly grow guinea pig grass and broom grass over the slope to prevent soil and nutrient loss from runoff.
Effect of organic mulch types on soil moisture conservation and performance of rain-fed turmeric in Saiha, Mizoram
The data was subjected to analysis of variance to see the effect of mulch materials on soil moisture conservation and turmeric growth and yield properties. Effect of Leucaena mulch application on soil moisture conservation and productivity of rainfed wheat.
Multiple use of water for enhancing water productivity and rural livelihood
35,760 from three piglets as gross Table 1 Average production, employment and income from the multiple use of water. Multiple use of water through integrated farming system approach has improved production, productivity, employment and reduced dependence on external resources.
Organic manure production through vermicomposting for sustainable hill agriculture
After that the farmers and SHGs got motivated with the results and showed their willingness to adopt this technology and. The demonstration of technology for vermicompost production has motivated the farmers and most of the farmers and SHGs are showing interest in adopting this technology.
Low-cost polyhouse and plastic film lined pond: A noble technique for cultivation of high valued crops and
Inexpensive polyhouse and plastic film-lined pond: a noble technique for growing high-quality crops and. Lettle could make good income from the combination of vegetable gardening and pig farming by using the rainwater collected through a plastic-lined pond.
Intensification of greengram based cropping system through organic toria cultivation
However, 1,000 seed weight (g) was higher with PM application @ 10 t ha-1 compared to control and same as all other treatments. Gross yields were also significantly higher using FYM @15 t ha-1 compared to other treatments; however, it was equal to PM application @10 t ha-1.
Resource Conservation Technology Based Innovation for Sustainable Livelihood Improvement of Farmers in
South Garo Hills, Meghalaya
RCT is based on innovative techniques of System of Rice Intensification (SRI), which includes 10-day-old seedlings at 1 seedling/hill in a square system with a spacing of 25 x 25 cm2 and 20-day-old seedlings at 2 seedlings/hill at a spacing of 20 x 20 cm2. under integrated crop management (ICM) techniques. However, farmers' practice (rice dust) produced Table 1 Productivity performance of RCT innovation in South Garo hills.
Genotypic response to differential fertilizer management practices in acid soils of rainfed lowlands - an approach to
Quantification of different components of water balance (through field water balance approach) showed that a total of 1261-1275 mm of water input was received in the form of rainfall during crop growing seasons. Therefore, water management practices must be initiated in the rainfed rice ecosystems to stop the wastage of large water resources in the form of unproductive subsoil seepage and deep percolation losses to the soil &.
Scope of Horticulture for Livelihood Improvement and Nutritional Security
Tribal livelihood improvement in Odisha through cultivation of high value off-season vegetables
Off-season vegetables namely tomato (Utkal kumari), cauliflower (Megha, Mahima and Himlata), broad beans (local) and radish (Pusa chetki) were sown in two clusters of Kandhamala over an area of 2.4 ha over three years ( Table 1 ). Udayagiri and Phulbani respectively and transported to city market Bhubaneswar and Berhampur to get better price.
Floriculture cropping helped to establish special identity of farmers in Champawat district of Uttarakhand
From the produce, Mr Rajendra Prasad sold 227, 47 and 25.5 dozen gladiolus flower sticks of these grades respectively to achieve a gross income of Rs 9563. He compared it to the gross income in the previous year with potato harvest in the same part of the country which was only R3500.
Horticulture based farming system for better livelihood in mid-hills of Meghalaya
Components Area (m2) Yield Cost of gross net B:C. kg) crop yield Return rate (Rs./acre) (Rs./acre) (Rs./acre) Fruit. Using components namely horticultural crops, low cost poly-house, pest compost and pest wash, a suitable horticultural based farming system model was developed which yielded higher gross and net returns (Rs. 79100/- from Rs 38550). /- respectively).
Subsistence to sustainability in large cardamom cropping system
The percentage of income from large cardamom is higher compared to ginger and garlic (Fig. 2). Due to the introduction of component crops (ginger and garlic) in the large cardamom cultivation system with an average additional income of Rs.78,500.0.
Constraints analysis in adoption of scientific vegetable cultivation for livelihood improvement in Sikkim Himalayan region
Chikkasubbanna (2006) has reviewed some of the issues and priorities for improving the post-harvest vegetable handling sector. The data presented in Table 2 revealed that most of the major farmers (41.66%) face the technological constraints and maximum marginal farmers (35%) have the organizational constraints related to the application of vegetable production technology.
Horticulture based farming system for economic upliftment of farmers in Tamenglong, Manipur
Ginger (Var. Bhaisey): HYV of ginger was introduced in the field of 40 farmer families in the project area covering an area of 10 ha. The pea variety, Arkel, was introduced to 8 farming families at the project site covering an area of 2.10 ha.
Horticulture for livelihood improvement and nutritional security in Saiha, Mizoram
Processing and Value Addition for Income Enhancement
Small scale Food Processing unit –A boon for strengthening rural women Livelihood
Processing and value addition for income enhancement in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya
Economics of turmeric cultivation and prospects of its processing in Saiha district of Mizoram
Benefit: Cost analysis: The benefit: Cost analysis of turmeric combined for all plots was 1.21. However, the frequent failure of the load shedding of the power supply caused interruption of the processing, resulting in the processing of about 200-250 kg of turmeric per month in the cluster for the benefit of 148 households.
Enhancing livelihood of rural women through value addition in horticultural crops: a case study in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya
Currently, the group is engaged in preparing bamboo shoot pickle, ginger pickle, ginger beer, tamarind pickle, chili pickle. With the skilled support and technical guidance from KVK, the group is now well convinced of the added value of ginger and looks forward to marketing their products in a big way.
Empowering Farmers through Subsidiary Activities
Poultry rearing: a profitable rural venture in hilly terrain of the Himalayas
To overcome this difficulty, the feed was tailored by partially replacing it with locally available resources such as Bichuu grass (Urtica dioca) and other grasses, pear fruit, vegetables (eggplant, pumpkin, sponge protector) ghingharoo (a wild fruit), vegetable waste, etc. Changes to the structure of the poultry houses helped protect the birds from cold air and maintain the temperature of the poultry house.
MGNREGA: impact on income and consumption expenditure of beneficiaries in Meghalaya
The study confirms that there has been a significant increase in the income of the beneficiaries after the implementation of MGNREGA. The increase in expenditure on food and non-food items has come as a result of the increase in the income of beneficiaries after working in MGNREGA activities.
Economic impact of goat rearing among tribal families of operational villages of NAIP - III in Gujarat state
Farmers in the cases of goat farming have been found to earn from the sale of milk and the sale of the male. From the findings it can be concluded that goat rearing is a rewarding enterprise for landless and marginal farmers as it increased the income of the farmers by 22.88 percent.
Success story of a new improved layer germplasm (25 % Tripura black × 75 % Dahlem red) in enhancing livelihood security
Malik and M. Datta
The farmers get good numbers of eggs with a higher body weight from the birds (Table 1). The chicks should always be vaccinated against viral diseases by enlisting the help of the local veterinary pharmacy.
Ornamental fish farming as a tool for socioeconomic development of Matrusakti women SHG at Rengali Cluster, Sambalpur, Odisha
A two-day exposure visit to CIFA was facilitated with the fieldwork and practical aspect of ornamental fish farming. National Seminar on Prospect of Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture in East and North East India.
Measures relating to animal human healthcare interface - contemporary issues and evolving scenario
The pattern of infectious diseases has constantly changed, which has been responsible for continuous microbial evolution. Understanding how these factors influence the emergence, re-emergence and spread of infections is critical to the control and eradication of infectious diseases.
Livelihood improvement through poultry and kitchen garden concept in Mon district of Nagaland
Alemla Ao, Pauline Alila and Medovi Chizo
3,18,746 (Rs. Three lakh eighteen thousand seven hundred and forty six) only with a net profit of Rs. 76,800 (Rupees Seventy Six Thousand Eight Hundred) only with a gross return of Rs. of Total Gross Net Profit Cost:. ha) household costs (Rs) returns (Rs) (Rs) Benefit.
Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITKs) in Agriculture
Indigenous traps for the management of rodent outbreak in north eastern hill region of India
Survey on identification of various rat bait stations / bait containers of Mizoram Locals were found to use indigenous disposable items like hollow pieces of bamboo, broken pitchers and coconut shells etc. Normally, the size of the various bait stations was about 1 to 1.5 feet long and 6-11 cm in diameter.
Similarly, the average per capita consumption of meat per day in Panikheti (Khonama village) was estimated at 60 g compared to 17 g in the Zabo system. The consumption of vegetables in the Panikheti system was found to be low compared to the Zabo system, where the farmers spent sufficient amount on vegetables.
Bamboo based household products used in agri-allied sectors in Dhalai, Tripura
It is made of bamboo stick and the open mouth is firmly connected with a bamboo stick. It is mainly used for collecting plant products, vegetables, fruits, rice straw, etc.
Studies on ethno-veterinary plants used by Lepcha community in Sikkim
The study documented a total of 23 ethno-medicinal plants as veterinary therapeutics mainly used by the Lepcha tribe of the Dzongu area (Table 1). For this reason, Lepcha communities still depend on various medicinal plants for the treatment of most ailments.
Indigenous Technical Knowledge on Ethno-veterinary Medicine and Soil and Water Conservation in Saiha, Mizoaram
Corresponding to all nodes of bamboo, it would like a tube with a hole at the node area and in a direction of bamboo. Soil moisture content is directly correlated with root zone moisture content.
Rice-fish-livestock-vegetable farming systems of north east India
It is a common practice to leave at least 50 to 60% stubble/straw standing in the field. In about 25% of the region's area, especially in the fields, farmers started applying fertilizers and chemicals and using high-yielding varieties to increase productivity.
Marketing and Socio-economic Aspects
Impact of agricultural modernization on sustainable livelihood among the tribal and non-tribal farmers
Relationship between selected criteria for agricultural modernization index and sustainable livelihood of tribal and non-tribal respondents. While agricultural modernization (0.3613) was statistically found to be positively and significantly related to sustainable livelihood of non-tribal respondents at 0.01 level of significance.
Groundnut seed production through producer company in rainfed agriculture zone of West Bengal
