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A journey towards integrating dairy

A journey towards integrating dairy

While adversity inspired her to start a new initiative, the training and the support she received from external agencies made her dream possible and sustain. Lily Mathews is a...

Farm integration returns more

J Krishnan Integrated farming systems (IFS) involves linking several components of the farm system. Resource flows are established between components. The ‘outputs’ from one...

Cactus – An emerging fodder alternative

Cactus – An emerging fodder alternative

Spineless Cactus with its high succulency is emerging as one of the promising fodder options for livestock. With its high water use efficiency, cactus serves as an excellent...

Integrated Farming System

  Krishi Vigyan Kendras have been instrumental in helping farmers adopt integrated systems on the farm, thereby helping them produce more and earn more. Lyngrah’s farm, now...

Characterization of mixed farms

Mixed farming is common worldwide, in spite of a tendency in agribusiness, research and teaching towards specialized forms of farming. Obviously, mixing has both advantages and...