Mirza Zishan Beig
Zoology
July 2025
Integrated farming is gaining recognition as a sustainable and economically beneficial model, especially for small and marginal farmers in environmentally sensitive areas such as the Saharsa district of Bihar. This study investigates the role of integrated farming as a comprehensive strategy to enhance agricultural income, achieve food security, and support ecological balance in a region prone to frequent flooding and soil degradation. It analyzes the present implementation of integrated farming in Saharsa, outlines key obstacles including lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, financial limitations, and climatic challenges, and highlights the opportunities offered by natural resources, policy initiatives, and livelihood diversification. The study concludes that, with the right mix of policy intervention, farmer training, access to credit, and improved infrastructure, integrated farming has the potential to significantly improve rural livelihoods. The findings serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, development agencies, and farming communities focused on building a resilient and inclusive agricultural system
303- 315
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