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The integrated farming system is an approach wherein emphasis is given on diversification of cropping system in general and farming systems as a whole has been found successful to bring improvement in economic conditions of small and marginal families. IFS has used by small and marginal farmers to improve farmer’s income by farm resources are used more effectively and helps in increased benefit-cost ratio and employment generation by more laborers required in IFS and round the year requirement. Availability of cereals/vegetable/ fruit/ non-veg./poultry/ fish/ mushroom etc. round the year improves economic status and standard of living for achieving livelihood security.

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Role of IFS for livelihood security of small and marginal farmers.pdf