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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Authors
1: Introduction
References
2: Problems of Small and Marginal Farmers Related to Agriculture
Reference
3: What Is Cropping System
3.1 Points to Be Concerned While Adopting the Cropping System
3.2 Benefits of Integrated Farming System
3.3 Complementary Enterprises for Small and Marginal Farmers
3.4 Aim/Goals of Integrated Farming System
3.5 Principles of Integrated Farming System
References
4: Crop Component
4.1 Factors Influencing Decisions on the Selection of Crops and Cropping System
Cereals
Pulses
Oilseeds
Forage Crops
5: Vegetable Component
5.1 Ways to Boost Yields in Vegetable Garden
5.2 Protected Cultivation of Vegetables
5.3 Production System for Vegetable Crops Under Protected Cultivation
5.4 Response of Individual Crops to Protected Cultivation
References
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6: Horticultural Component
6.1 Package of Practices to Be Adopted for Fruit Cultivation in IFS
Planting Time
6.2 Planting Distance for Square System and High-Density Planting
6.3 Training and Pruning
6.4 Nutrient Management
Micronutrient Deficiency
6.5 Water Management
6.6 Weed Management
6.7 Fruit Drop
6.8 Crop Regulation
6.9 Quality Improvement
Reference
7: Livestock Rearing (Dairying)
7.1 Indigenous Dairy Breeds of Cattle
7.2 Exotic Dairy Breeds of Cattle
7.3 Cross-Bred: Dairy Cattle
7.4 Buffalo Breeds
Indigenous Buffalo Breeds
7.5 Housing for Dairy Cattle
7.6 Feeding of Dairy Cattle
7.7 Tips for Feeding Dairy Cattle
7.8 Feeding the Cattle During Stress Period
7.9 Care and Management of Pregnant Animal
7.10 Care and Management of Milch Animals
7.11 Clean Milk Production in India
Reference
8: Poultry Rearing
8.1 Selection of Location
9: Fish Farming
9.1 Selection of Site for Fish Pond
9.2 Constructing the Fish Pond
9.3 Fish Breed for Fish Pond
10: Beekeeping
10.1 Species of Honey Bees in India
10.2 Bee Family
10.3 Establishment of Hives
10.4 Establishing a Bee Colony
10.5 Management of Colonies
Management During Lean Season
Management During Honey Flow Season
10.6 Harvesting of Honey
10.7 Benefits of Beekeeping as an Income Generation Activity
10.8 Bee Products
11: Mushroom Cultivation
11.1 How to Grow Button Mushroom
Making Compost
Filling the Compost in Trays
Spawning
Casing
Cropping
Harvesting
11.2 Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushrooms
11.3 Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom
11.4 Benefits of Mushroom Cultivation
12: Vermicomposting
12.1 Vermicompost Production Methodology
12.2 Advantages of Vermicompost
Reference
13: Rabbit Farming
13.1 Advantages of Rabbit Farming
13.2 Rabbit Breeds
13.3 Rabbit Farming Method
14: Turkey Rearing
14.1 Breeds of the Turkeys
Housing
Equipment
Availability of Poults
Feeding and Feed Requirements
Preface
Contents
About the Authors
1: Introduction
References
2: Problems of Small and Marginal Farmers Related to Agriculture
Reference
3: What Is Cropping System
3.1 Points to Be Concerned While Adopting the Cropping System
3.2 Benefits of Integrated Farming System
3.3 Complementary Enterprises for Small and Marginal Farmers
3.4 Aim/Goals of Integrated Farming System
3.5 Principles of Integrated Farming System
References
4: Crop Component
4.1 Factors Influencing Decisions on the Selection of Crops and Cropping System
Cereals
Pulses
Oilseeds
Forage Crops
5: Vegetable Component
5.1 Ways to Boost Yields in Vegetable Garden
5.2 Protected Cultivation of Vegetables
5.3 Production System for Vegetable Crops Under Protected Cultivation
5.4 Response of Individual Crops to Protected Cultivation
References
Untitled
6: Horticultural Component
6.1 Package of Practices to Be Adopted for Fruit Cultivation in IFS
Planting Time
6.2 Planting Distance for Square System and High-Density Planting
6.3 Training and Pruning
6.4 Nutrient Management
Micronutrient Deficiency
6.5 Water Management
6.6 Weed Management
6.7 Fruit Drop
6.8 Crop Regulation
6.9 Quality Improvement
Reference
7: Livestock Rearing (Dairying)
7.1 Indigenous Dairy Breeds of Cattle
7.2 Exotic Dairy Breeds of Cattle
7.3 Cross-Bred: Dairy Cattle
7.4 Buffalo Breeds
Indigenous Buffalo Breeds
7.5 Housing for Dairy Cattle
7.6 Feeding of Dairy Cattle
7.7 Tips for Feeding Dairy Cattle
7.8 Feeding the Cattle During Stress Period
7.9 Care and Management of Pregnant Animal
7.10 Care and Management of Milch Animals
7.11 Clean Milk Production in India
Reference
8: Poultry Rearing
8.1 Selection of Location
9: Fish Farming
9.1 Selection of Site for Fish Pond
9.2 Constructing the Fish Pond
9.3 Fish Breed for Fish Pond
10: Beekeeping
10.1 Species of Honey Bees in India
10.2 Bee Family
10.3 Establishment of Hives
10.4 Establishing a Bee Colony
10.5 Management of Colonies
Management During Lean Season
Management During Honey Flow Season
10.6 Harvesting of Honey
10.7 Benefits of Beekeeping as an Income Generation Activity
10.8 Bee Products
11: Mushroom Cultivation
11.1 How to Grow Button Mushroom
Making Compost
Filling the Compost in Trays
Spawning
Casing
Cropping
Harvesting
11.2 Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushrooms
11.3 Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom
11.4 Benefits of Mushroom Cultivation
12: Vermicomposting
12.1 Vermicompost Production Methodology
12.2 Advantages of Vermicompost
Reference
13: Rabbit Farming
13.1 Advantages of Rabbit Farming
13.2 Rabbit Breeds
13.3 Rabbit Farming Method
14: Turkey Rearing
14.1 Breeds of the Turkeys
Housing
Equipment
Availability of Poults
Feeding and Feed Requirements