Elevating farmers' livelihoods: A strategy for doubling income through KVK interventions in integrated farming systems in Puri district, Odisha
IFS-Led income diversification in coastal Odisha
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https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v12i04.15257Keywords:
integrated farming System, KVK interventions, Income diversification, livelihood enhancement, coastal OdishaAbstract
In coastal Odisha, fragmented landholdings and climate risks are prevalent. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Puri, introduced Integrated Farming System (IFS) interventions to improve the livelihoods of marginal and small farmers. This study was carried out between 2019–20 and 2023–24 using an analytical approach that included focus groups, field observations, and structured interviews. The Garrett Ranking Technique, paired t-tests, and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings indicated that after interventions, average farm income rose by 147.6%, from ₹2.07 lakh to ₹5.12 lakh. The models with the highest profitability and employment creation were Crop + Horticulture + Dairy + Fishery and Crop + Horticulture + Mushroom. Enterprise integration significantly improved livelihood resilience and resource efficiency. However, deficient value chain infrastructure, limited financial availability, and poor market connections impeded scaling. To improve market networks, encourage microcredit, and investment in post-harvest infrastructure, the study suggested that KVKs, the National Horticulture Mission, and rural livelihood missions merge institutionally.
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