Gauranga Das and Parag Saikia Background In the rural areas of Sankarghola, Ghilaguri and Boitamari gaon panchayat in Bongaigaon district of Assam, goat rearing has traditionally been an important supplementary livelihood activity for small and marginal farming households. Women play a significant role in the management of goats, including feeding, Read more
Nakambam Manoranjan Singh, Ardhendu Chakraborty, Kabin Medhi & Rashmita Saikia Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Dima Hasao, is operating by Keshav Smarak Nyas under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI) Zone VI, Guwahati, works with tribal farming communities across Read more
P. Rajbongshi*, K. D. Nath, D. Sharmah and D Borah Background Mr. Thopsa Boro, a progressive farmer from Dewrigaon village in Udalguri district, Assam, owned a 0.26 ha pond that had been traditionally utilized for fish rearing but generated only modest returns. His family mainly relied on seasonal paddy cultivation, Read more
P. Rajbongshi*, K. D. Nath, D. Sharmah and D Borah Introduction Integrated Farming System has emerged as a practical and sustainable approach for improving the livelihood of small and marginal farmers. In rural areas where farmers often depend on a single enterprise, income remains limited and uncertain. By combining different Read more
S.S. Kaushik* and S.D. Badadhe Background In India, land holding is reducing day by day due to fragmentation of landholdings and increasing population. Traditionally practiced monocropping by farmers is not profitable or sustainable in these circumstances. KVK is promoting crop, horticulture, dairy and enterprise based integrated farming system models in Read more
Rupak Kr. Taye, Animesh Deka & Bhabesh Ch. Deka Background In the heart of Nagaon district lies the quiet village of Jalahgaon where Mr Bilal Ahmed was born and raised. Coming from a humble farming background, his family depended largely on agriculture and small-scale fish culture for their livelihood. In Read more
Rupak Kr. Taye, Animesh Deka & Bhabesh Ch. Deka Background: In the vibrant district of Nagaon in Assam ornamental fish farming has found a remarkable champion in Mr Partha Rathi Hazarika. His story is not just about personal success but also about community transformation and the promotion of indigenous aquatic Read more