A scientifically designed integrated farming system can contribute for achieving the production and improve the livelihood security depending on the bio-physical resources of farmers. There has been a lack of comprehensive text books on Integrated Farming Systems suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book has been written in accordance with the new course on “Integrated Farming System: Key to Sustainable Livelihood in Agriculture” to cope up with fast changing national and international scenario. The main purpose of this book is to sustain the interest of the students and teachers on Integrated Farming Systems. Thus, efforts are made to describe the components, preparation of IFS models, approaches and case studies of Integrated Farming Systems in systematic and comprehensive manner. The subject matter is both narrative and critical. Illustrations have been added to make the subject matter more clear. The book is divided into Fourteen Units viz., Farming systems: Definition, importance, classification and scope, Classification of farming systems, Concept of sustainability in farming systems, Efficient farming systems, Natural resources - identification and management (Soil, water, vegetation and energy), Production potential of different components of farming systems; interaction and mechanism of different production factors, Stability in different systems through research, Eco-physiological approaches to intercropping, Simulation models for intercropping; Soil nutrient for intercropping, Preparation of different farming system models; Evalution of different farming systems, New concept and approaches of farming systems, New concept and approaches in cropping systems and organic farming, Case studies and Suggesting Readings.
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Tiwari is presently working as a Scientist - Agronomy & I/c Head at ICAR – VKS KVK, Unnao, U.P. and holds a Doctorate degree in the field of Agronomy, CCS Haryana Agricultural University. He has more than 12 years research and extension experience in the field of Agriculture. He has developed new concept of ICM Ambassadors for conservation of natural resources and ecosystem and promotion of IWM, INM, IPM practices and development of organic and natural farming in Unnao district. He has demonstrated Indigenous Knowledge Techniques of Water Management, Weed Management, Nutrient Management, conservation agriculture, latest agro techniques in more than 100 villages of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. He is handling different projects funded from reputed agencies viz DBT, MANAGE, ICAR and IFFCO and guided 16 M.Sc. students as a Major Guide. He has published 36 Research papers. He has participated in 22 national level trainings, 17 National/International Conferences. He has been awarded with Chancellor Medal at Graduate Level and Vice Chancellor Gold Medal at PG level and recipient of IPNI Scholar Award, 2014 by International Plant Nutrition Institute, Georgia, USA, INSPIRE Fellowship, 2013 from Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, Israels MASHAV fellowship 2015 from Israel’s Agency for International Development Co-operation (Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), ISRAEL, Young Scientist Award 2016, Scientist of the Year Award 2017, Outstanding Achievement Award 2017, Best Thesis Award for Doctoral Research 2019, Best Poster Presentation Award and Appreciation Award for Member of Fund Mobilizing Committee by ISEE, New Delhi.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh, Agricultural Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambala, Haryana, completed his B. Sc. degree in Agriculture from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Ayodhya, M.Sc. in Agronomy from Narendra Dev University of Agriculture Technology, Ayodhya. and Ph.D. in Life Science from Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Leh-Ladakh (UT). After a brief stint as a Technical Assistant, Ministry of Agriculture, Delhi, India. Dr. Singh has been handling various projects since his joining (Sept. 2018) at KVK, Ambala. He is popularly known as farmers, friend in Ambala as well as surrounding districts of Haryana. Dr. Singh is working as a Crop Scientist in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambala, whereas, he is handling the project of Cluster Front Line Demonstration on oilseed and Pulses, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA), Crop Residue Management through in-situ as well as ex-situ techniques, Doubling Farmers Income, Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), etc. All these projects are Dr. Singh has published 12 peer-reviewed research publications in agriculture water management, weed management, climate resilient, pulses production technology and nanotechnology in agriculture. He has attended more than 20 National and International conferences and delivered 3 oral presentations in international conferences and 10 poster presentations. He has also been awarded with Young Scientist Award (2017) during 7th International Conference on Agriculture and Plant Sciences 2018. He has visited to different countries, namely USA, Japan, Nepal, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. He is a fellow of the Indian Society of Agronomy, India.
Dr. Vikram Dhirendra Singh, born in 1983 and is a permanent resident of Agnihotra Nagar Society (Khyura) Post Nawabganj, Kanpur Urban (Uttar Pradesh), presently Dr. Singh is working as Subject matter Specialist (Plant protection) and contributed as Nodal Officer for the dissemination of Agri drone project and Mushroom unit at KVK, Ambala (Haryana). He has received B.Sc. in Ag. (Hons.) in 2002 and M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology in 2004 from CSAUAT. Kanpur (U.P.). He has passed NET exams, conducted by ASRB, New Delhi in 2013. He is actively engaged in different mega research projects run in GBPAUT, Pantnagar (Uttaranchal), Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) & Zonal Project Directorate, Zone-IV, Kanpur (U.P.). Dr. Singh has published more than 26 Research papers, 8 Abstracts, 20 articles, 12 popular articles, 17 technical extension bulletins, manuals/folders, etc. in different national and international journals/magazines. Dr. Singh is lifetime member of three professional/educational societies and he has been awarded with Young Scientist Award, Scientist of the Year Award and Young Extension Worker Award from different national and international societies/organizations.
1. Farming Systems: Definition, Importance, Classification and Scope...............................................................................................1
2. Classification of Farming Systems ...................................................17
3. Concept of Sustainability in Farming Systems ..............................29
4. Efficient Farming Systems.................................................................55
5. Natural Resources: Identification and Management (Soil, Water, Vegetation and Energy)..............................................69
6. Production Potential of Different Components of Farming Systems, Interaction and Mechanism of Different Production Factors .............................................................................81
7. Stability in Different Systems Through Research..........................91
8. Eco-Physiological Approaches to Intercropping.........................109
9. Simulation Models for Intercropping: Soil Nutrient for Intercropping ..............................................................................119
10. Preparation of Different Farming System Models, Evaluation of Different Farming Systems.....................................133
11. New Concept and Approaches of Farming Systems ..................141
12. New Concept and Approaches in Cropping Systems and Organic Farming...............................................................................147
13. Case Studies: Integrated Farming Systems for Smallholders in India Models and Issues for Semi-arid Conditions ...............165
Suggesting Readings........................................................................181
