Question

how does an allied activity like dairy farming help the farmers

Answer 1

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Explanation:

ALLIED AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

Agriculture continues to be the most crucial sector of the Indian economy. With

26.8 percent contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices and

providing employment to nearly 2/3rd of the work force, agriculture is so much at the

center stage in the Indian economy that any situational change in this sector, positive or

negative, has a multiplier effect on the entire economy. The largest industries of the

country like sugar, jute, textiles, food processing, milk, etc. are dependent on agriculture

for their raw materials. Besides, the agriculture sector and rural areas are the biggest

markets for low priced and middle priced consumer goods, including durable use items

Agriculture continues to be the main stay of the District Faridkot and is

known for the production of Cotton, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Vegetables & fruit crops.

Besides this, other agriculture allied activities includes area under horticulture and

vegetable crops, dairy, floriculture, fishery and forestry. The important sectors consider

include Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Fishery, Soil and water

conservation, Poultry, dairy farming, Agriculture Marketing, Milk-fed financial institute

and Social forestry. Despite all other options, dairy farming is the best choice of the

farmers as subsidiary occupation.

Integration of different sectors has been established in the district through monthly

workshops in Focal Points. The integrated approach helps in proper planning and

execution of various agricultural and other allied activities effectively. This chapter

includes allied agricultural sectors- their vision and prospects.

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