A comprehensive study on factors influencing adoption rate of Integrated Farming System in the Dry land Area

Integrated Farming System (IFS) has emerged as one of the efficient approach for attaining household food security and reducing poverty in dry land area. The present paper covers empirical evidence to support the development... [ view full abstract ]

Integrated Farming System (IFS) has emerged as one of the efficient approach for attaining household food security and reducing poverty in dry land area. The present paper covers empirical evidence to support the development of effective strategies that enhance crop–livestock diversified farming systems. Using a primary data of 210 small holders of dry land area of India and careful considering selection of factors, the empirical model for examining the crop-livestock diversification was executed. The results suggest that IFS has high success adoption rate (76.2%) resulting in high revenue. Adoption rate of IFS has been highly influenced by use of organic fertilizers, reduction of chemical fertilizers and participation of the farmers in state supported farming community programme. The study proposes that the above factors should be given proper policy consideration in the design and the implementation of an integrated farming system for the region.