Integrated Farming System Model !new! May 2026

Integrated Farming System (IFS) Model Report The Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a holistic, multi-enterprise approach designed primarily for small and marginal farmers to maximize productivity and ensure livelihood security. Unlike conventional farming, IFS treats the entire farm as an interdependent ecosystem where the waste of one component becomes the input for another, creating a cycle of resource efficiency and sustainability. 1. Core Principles of IFS

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The Classic Cycle:

Model D: The Orchard-Integrated Model (5+ hectares)

• Design: Mango/Litchi orchard as canopy; shade-tolerant turmeric or ginger as understory; beehives for pollination; free-range guinea fowl for pest control; a goat unit for weed management.
• Principle: Three-dimensional farming (canopy, ground, and below ground).