Agroforestry & Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)

Systems designed for carbon sequestration and sustainable land use

Enhances land-use efficiency and sustainability through rotation and integration

Combines pasture with tree cover improving livestock productivity and microclimate

Restores degraded lands while generating income through diversified production

Integrates crops, livestock, and trees; improves productivity, soil health, and carbon sequestration

15+ technologies developed by IIFSR

80+ agroforestry models developed by ICAR-CAFRI

0.5 ha ricefishdairypoultryvegetable; ? profit 58%, employment 42%; B:C 3.06; circular nutrient recycling

26% pond + 16% dyke + 55% crop; Carps + Papaya + Banana + Poultry + Ducks;

Mango+pineapple: ?6 lakhs/ha; Guava+pineapple;Lemon+French bean: ?3.15 lakhs/ha; BCR 2.94