Integrated Farming System Model (2025)

Sloping land with erosion risk.

Crops generate grain for human consumption and residue (straw/stalks) for cattle feed. The cattle produce milk, meat, and dung. The dung is fed directly into an underground anaerobic biogas digester.

The foundational element of most IFS models. This includes food crops, cash crops, and fodder crops grown in strategic rotations or intercropping patterns to maintain soil health. 2. Livestock Husbandry integrated farming system model

Widely used in low-lying, water-abundant regions, this model maximizes every square inch of a wet ecosystem.

Because the systems are interconnected and rely less on heavy machinery, IFS models typically require more manual labor throughout the year. The Future of Agriculture Sloping land with erosion risk

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In a traditional model, straw is burned (pollution) and manure is left to emit methane. In the IFS, there is no waste. Everything is a resource. The dung is fed directly into an underground

Effective models are tailored to local climates and resource availability. Popular combinations include: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) Crop + Livestock (Dairy/Goat)