- Farmers in India maintain a mixed farming system.
- This is a combination of crop and livestock.
- Output of one enterprise becomes input for another, realizing resource efficiency.
- Example: Crop residues can be used as animal feed.
- Animal dung can be used as manure for crops.
- This integration helps in increasing family labor employment.
- It also helps in mitigating risk for farmers.
- It is a key livelihood strategy for small and marginal farmers.