Initiative and option in transition for doubling farmers’ income

Abstract

The Government of India has
already planned to take many
measures to increase farm income,
stabilize production and,
consequently, improve small farm
productivity. Integrate farming
system approach involving synergic
blending of crops, horticulture, dairy,
fisheries, poultry, etc. seems viable
option to provide regular income and
at site employment to small land
holder, decreasing cultivation cost
through multiple use of resources and
providing much needed resilience for
predicted climate change scenario.
HYV and hybrid seeds are very
essential for a successful crop
production and increasing the yield
by 15-20% depending upon the crop
and it can be further raised up to
45% with efficient management of
other inputs. Micro-irrigation along
with the nutrient application can be
highly efficient and priority should be
given to empower farmers with
micro irrigation. The government is
aggressively promoting a new crop
insurance (PMFBY) given increased
challenges by farmers due to frequent
climate disturbances.