Abstract

Author:
Rifat Alam, Jahangir Alam, Farah Ulfat Rahman, Mahir Ashef, Raduon Ahmed, Abdul Alim, Mamunur Rashid, Mujibur Rahman Khan

Doi: 10.26480/taec.02.2023.43.48

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This research was conducted to know the perception of farmers about the Integrated Farming System (IFS). The study mainly aimed to determine farmers’ knowledge, perception of IFS and constraints about it. A simple random sample method was used to select 100 farmers for the study. To measure the variables, appropriate scales were created. Based on a previously prepared questionnaire, data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The variables were described using descriptive statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, range, and percentage. The study revealed that 44% of the farmers used IFS on their fields and 46% have known about IFS through their friends where 17% have chosen “crop+animal” as their integration type. Most of the respondents acknowledged that IFS may increase economic diversification and ensure nutritional security. Most farmers agree that IFS can help ease the fodder issue and protect the environment. Farmers also have less risk sensation than conventional farmers do. Small and marginal farmers face difficult challenges and IFS is unable to effectively handle all these constraints. The findings of the research will be a good resource and guidelines to take any step for maximum utilization of our limited resources.