Diversification and recovering of the native biodiversity is important in each country. Otherwise, indigenous crops will tend to dissapear. Agricultures Diversification and recovering of the native biodiversity is important in each country. Otherwise, indigenous crops will tend to disappear. Agricultures and further technologist need to work with diversity. For example to develop new products that enhance the richness of the ancient crops.

Dr Rosaluz Valda thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Diversification includes two aspects, one relates to diversification of crop production and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities and non-agricultural sector.Agriculture Diversification refers to either a change in cropping pattern or the farmers opting for other non-farming options like poultry farming, animal husbandry, etc. This practice allows farmers to expand the production, which helps generate a higher level of income. Agricultural diversification is essential for sustainable livelihoods for the reasons: It leads to shift of workforce from crop production to other allied activities like poultry, livestock, etc. and non-agricultural activities like food processing, tourism, etc. Diversification is essential because there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood and to provide productive sustain able livelihood options to rural people. Diversification includes two aspects, one relates to diversification of crop production and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities and non-agricultural sector. A specialized farm is one that derives 50% or more of its income from a single enterprise, such as crops, livestock, dairy, poultry, etc. A diversified farm is one that has several production enterprises or sources of income, but no source of income accounts for more than 50% of total income from that source. When a farm business unit derives more than of its 50 per cent income forms a single enterprise, known as specialized farming as paddy farming, sugarcane farming, tobacco farming, poultry farmers sheep farming etc. A farm on which no single product or source of income equals as much as 50% of the total receipt is a diversified or general farm. On such a farm, the farmer depends on several sources of income. A diversified farm is one that has several production enterprises or sources of income but no source of income equal as much as 50% of the total income from that source on such farm farmers depends on several sources of incomes.

Dr Naresh, thank you for your explanation about diversification. In this context, further food processing enterprises take an important role. This could be an interesting option, even if they are small units.

Dr Rosaluz Valda thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Agricultural diversification is essential for sustainable livelihoods for the following reasons: It leads to shift of workforce from crop production to other allied activities like poultry, livestock, etc. and non-agricultural activities like food processing, tourism, etc. Therefore, it becomes essential for the farmers to diversify into other sectors to: Provide supplementary employment which is gainful for them. Enable them to earn higher level income, and. Enable the rural people in overcoming poverty and other troubles. Agricultural diversification is a process through which farmers shift their farm enterprises from traditional to high value added modern enterprises. It enhances farm income, generates employment opportunities and manages risk in agriculture. Agricultural diversification is a process through which farmers shift their farm enterprises from traditional to high value added modern enterprises. It enhances farm income, generates employment opportunities and manages risk in agriculture. Diversification is essential because there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood and to provide productive sustain able livelihood options to rural people. Diversification includes two aspects, one relates to diversification of crop production and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities and non-agricultural sector. Institutional, economic and social constraints such as unfavorable policies, higher marketing cost and limited access to credit and information also play a decisive role in the diversification process and are often underestimated and overlooked. Crop diversification has great potential in improving yield, reducing the cost of cultivation and finally increase the net income realized by the farmers.Diversification into productive activities in this context simply means to divulge the unnecessarily employed workforce towards activities that are short on the workforce.

Dr Rana Hamza Shakil thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Indian agriculture is diversifying during the last two decades towards High-Value Commodities (HVCs) i.e., fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and fish products. The pace has been accelerated during the decade of 1990s. HVCs account for a large share in the total value of agricultural production. Agricultural diversification is a process through which farmers shift their farm enterprises from traditional to high value added modern enterprises. It enhances farm income, generates employment opportunities and manages risk in agriculture. Agriculture Diversification refers to either a change in cropping pattern or the farmers opting for other non-farming options like poultry farming, animal husbandry, etc. This practice allows farmers to expand the production, which helps generate a higher level of income. The need for diversification arises because: There is a greater risk of depending exclusively on farming for livelihood; and. To provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. Agriculture provides employment opportunities to rural agricultural and non-agricultural labourers. It plays a significant role in international trade and import and export activities. Diversification helps mitigate the risk to you about such scenarios by choosing different investments and types of investments. Diversification doesn't guarantee investment returns or eliminate risk of loss including in a declining market. Diversification includes two aspects, one relates to diversification of crop production and the other relates to a shift of workforce from agriculture to other allied activities and non-agricultural sector. The agricultural diversification implies diversification of crop production and shifting of agricultural workforce to other allied activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries, etc and non-agricultural sector. The agricultural diversification implies diversification of crop production and shifting of agricultural workforce to other allied activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries, etc and non-agricultural sector. Crop diversification is one of the best options to increase farm income leading to food, nutrition and ecological security as well as poverty alleviation in the region. Therefore, greater attention should be paid to crop diversification by the governments of the region. A specialized farm is one that derives 50% or more of its income from a single enterprise, such as crops, livestock, dairy, poultry, etc. A diversified farm is one that has several production enterprises or sources of income, but no source of income accounts for more than 50% of total income from that source.When a farm business unit derives more than of its 50 per cent income forms a single enterprise, known as specialized farming as paddy farming, sugarcane farming, tobacco farming, poultry farmers sheep farming etc.The practice of producing a variety of crops or animals, or both, on one farm, as distinguished from specializing in a single commodity.