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Integrated farming system is an interrelated and interdependent production system based on few crops, animals and subsidary enterprises in such a way that it maximize the utilization of the system and reduce the negative effects of the system. India has large share of small and marginal farms. The best use of this system can be enhanced by IFS.  "IFS is a judicious mix of two or more components using cardinal principles of minimum competition and maximum complementarity with advanced agronomic management tools aiming for sustainable and environment friendly improvement of farm income, family nutrition and ecosystem services". The essential component of IFS are keeping the soil alive and provide sustainable support to farm and family through effective management of natural resources. They are as follows:  Enrichment of Soil   Management of temperature Harvesting of sun energy Conservation of soil and rain water Self-reliance in inputs Maintenance of...

I ndia is one old civilization where people of different languages and ethnic identities came together and living as one nation. The Cooperation among citizens not just helped economic and social interest but also strengthens the national building. According to economic historian, Charles Guide “Cooperation is self-help and each for all “.   Self-help means the pride of supplying one’s own needs by one’s own resources, of being one’s own merchant banker, money lender and employer. “Each for all”, means to seek liberation, not only for oneself but for and through others. Cooperatives:                  During the British Rule in India, Nicholson a British officer in India suggested to introduce “Raiffersen” model of German agricultural credit Cooperatives in India. As a follow-up of that recommendation, the first Cooperative Society Act of 1904 was enacted to enable formation of “agricultural credit cooperatives” in villages in Indi...

Food in stores and in malls The semi-nude protests of Tamil nadu farmers in delhi really shook the civilized hearts of this nation.The mere act of drinking urine shows the dire situation of poor farmers with environment. The farming even though became a blindfold game and winning it  is a rare occurance due to climate change. The farming problems are not new in this country but in present technological and advanced world, the solutions are not yet fully explored. The Prime minsiter promise of double income, reduction of farmer suicides and fight of hunger can be dealt with "Food Processing" industry.                                                                           In any developed world the nations first start with primary sector later to secondary sector and then to ...