Analysis of the Adoption of the Agri-Horti-Livestock Based Farming System in Hyper Arid Western Region of Rajasthan

AbstractAmong Crops component in kharif crops Bajra, Moong bean, Moth bean, Cluster bean were taken while in Rabi Chickpea, Wheat, Isabgoal, Mustard, fennel, Jeera while in Livestock component among Large Ruminant Buffalo, Cow, and Camel Were taken while among Small Ruminant Sheep, Goat were taken among Horti component in Vegetables Cachri, Tinda, Onion, Kakri, Loki were taken while in Fruit Pomegranate, Date Palm Ber, Moringa, Ker, Sangri were taken for the sample collection of the study Livestock rearing is the integral part of the farming in hyper arid region of western Rajasthan, predominantly in Jaisalmer district. Among the livestock, large ruminant’s viz. Tharparkar breed of cow is most widely reared animal for milk and other dairy products. Addressing these constrains results in adoption of good rearing practices of livestock could be a major step to improving the livestock productivity and enhancing the income of farmers involved in livestock farming thus improving their livelihood status. Lumpy virus epidemic was observed as the major constraints among the cattle rears in Jaisalmer Barmer and Pali district of Rajasthan. Pomegranate is the most cultivated fruit crop followed by ber and date palm. In crops Jeera is most remunerative crop followed by the isabgoal and groundnut, trend is changing in the IGNP area. A total of 75 farmers have been taken for the study from 5 tehsils.