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Integrated farming system
For different agri-ecosystems different components of integrated farming system are used i.e. for Dryland farming – dairy-poultry-goat/sheep-agroforestry-farmpond is the best combination where as for wetland farming –dairy-poultry- mushroom-apiary-fishry-duckery is the best combination.
The following factors have to be considered while selecting Integrated farming systems in rainfed areas. Soil types, rainfall and its distribution and length of growing season are the major factors that decide the selection of suitable annual crops, trees and livestock components. The needs and resource base of the farmers also decides the selection of Integrated farming system components in any farm.
Suitable crops: According to soil types:
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Suitable tree species
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