A Text Book Of Farming Systems By U.K. Behera

Concept of Farming System. Determinants of farming systems. Components of farming systems. Farming system research. Methodologies of farming system research.Types of farming systems. Farming system research case studies. References. Annexure. Subject Index.

Recent researches on farming systems have provided exciting opportunities for improving input-use-efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability in farming systems. Integrated farming systems (IFS) are recognized as a potential tool for transforming the poverty prone rural India to a prosperous India.

This approach can minimize risk through enterprise diversification, helps in efficient use of farm resources by recycling among the enterprises and bring synergy among the interacting enterprises. FSR is of paramount importance for management of vast natural and human resources in our country to achieve higher rate of agricultural growth.

The main features of the book are as follows:

Each chapter has been written by one or more leading practitioners in the field and then carefully edited to ensure thoroughness and consistency.

The chapters are organized so that each one progressively builds upon the previous chapters.

Questions set forth in each chapter help students deepen their understanding and facilitate classroom discussions.