Alternate Land Use Strategies for Income Maximisation of Tropical Homegardens


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Authors

  • S. Regeena Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram Kerala Agricultural University, Kottarakkara, Kollam, 691550
  • S. Ravi Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram Kerala Agricultural University, Kottarakkara, Kollam, 691550
  • G.S. Jayasree Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram Kerala Agricultural University, Kottarakkara, Kollam, 691550

Keywords:

Integrated farm models, benefit-cost ratio, efficiency, monetary equivalent ratio

Abstract

Surveys conducted in the South Zone of Kerala during the year 2002-03 under the National Agricultural Technology Project on Homestead Farming revealed that a major part of the homesteads of the zone were mismanaged and thus could not realize their full potential in productivity or profitability. An attempt was done under the project to formulate integrated farm models which could provide maximum benefits to the farmer. Five such models for a farm of approximately 0.4 ha in size, located in the coastal agro-ecosystem are presented and analysed in this paper. The analysis clearly reveals that the productivity and profitability of home gardens can be substantially increased by scientific planning and management.

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Submitted

11-09-2020

Published

14-09-2020

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2007)

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How to Cite

Regeena, S., Ravi, S., & Jayasree, G. (2020). Alternate Land Use Strategies for Income Maximisation of Tropical Homegardens. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, 9(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJA/article/view/104690