Constraints and Farmer-recommended Interventions for Integrated Farming Systems in Dausa District, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted to identify major constraints and farmer-recommended interventions for adopting Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) in Dausa district, Rajasthan. A multistage random sampling method was used to select 140 farmers from 14 villages. The Garrett ranking technique was employed for analysis. The results showed that the main constraint was lack of information on the type and size of enterprises suitable for IFS models (Garrett Score 64.29). Other significant constraints included inadequate market facilities, insufficient knowledge of farming systems, lack of timely financial support, limited training opportunities, poor transport infrastructure, shortage of skilled labour and absence of storage facilities for perishable produce. The farmers suggested that timely financial assistance from institutions was their primary recommendation, followed by the availability of quality agricultural inputs at subsidized prices, provision of remunerative market prices, organization of training programs to attract rural youth and improvement of storage and marketing facilities. Addressing these constraints through targeted policies, capacity building, financial support, and infrastructure development can enhance IFS adoption and improve farm productivity, profitability, and livelihoods in the region.