Integrated Farming System Model Jun 2026

The IFS model replaces the "single-crop" vulnerability with a diversified system where components work in synergy:

Unlike a "mixed farm" where crops and animals merely coexist, an IFS is defined by . The outputs of one sub-system (e.g., cow manure) are the inputs of another (e.g., biogas for the kitchen and slurry for the fish pond). integrated farming system model

Planting trees on field boundaries serves multiple purposes: they act as windbreaks, provide timber and fuelwood, and yield fruits. Trees also help in carbon sequestration, making the farm climate-resilient. The IFS model replaces the "single-crop" vulnerability with