Adoption Patterns of Integrated Farming System Components: A Study of Central India (Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh)

Subhash Rawat, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Vani

Abstract: Context: Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) play a vital role in enhancing agricultural sustainability, income diversification, and livelihood resilience among small and marginal farmers in Central India. Despite their potential, the actual field-level adoption of recommended IFS components remains low across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the extent of adoption of recommended IFS components under irrigated and rainfed farming situations in both states and to compare differences in adoption patterns across farmer categories. Methodology: A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 320 farmers from four districts. Adoption levels were measured as the percentage of recommended components followed by farmers. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize adoption patterns, and a Chi-square test was employed to determine state-wise differences in the number of components adopted. Results and Discussion: Adoption of IFS components was generally low, with mean adoption levels of 18.14 per cent (irrigated) and 18.57 per cent (rainfed) in Chhattisgarh, and 20.29 per cent (irrigated) and 18.98 per cent (rainfed) in Madhya Pradesh. Most farmers in both states practiced fewer than 4 components. The Chi-square test (?? = 5.83; p = 0.054) indicated no statistically significant difference between states in the number of IFS components adopted, though a slight tendency toward higher diversification in Madhya Pradesh was observed. Significance: The findings highlight substantial gaps in the field-level adoption of IFS models, underscoring the need for stronger extension efforts, improved market access, and enterprise-specific support. Enhancing these areas can promote wider adoption of IFS and contribute to more sustainable and diversified farming systems in Central India.

Keywords: Integrated farming systems, adoption levels, small farmers, livelihood resilience, Central India

How to Cite?: Subhash Rawat, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Vani, "Adoption Patterns of Integrated Farming System Components: A Study of Central India (Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh)", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 95-99, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251127143301, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251127143301