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  • TITLE
  • DECLARATION
  • CERTIFICATE
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
  • ABSTRACT
  • LIST OF TABLES
  • LIST OF ANNEXURES
  • 1. Methodology and Design of the Study
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 1. METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN OF THE STUDY
  • 1.1 Genesis of the Problem
  • 1.2 Statement of the Problem
  • 1.3 Objectives of the Study
  • 1.4 Significance of the Study
  • 1.5 Review of Literature
  • 1.5.1 Existing Practices of Mixed Farming
  • 1.5.2 Costs and Benefits in Mixed Farming System
  • 1.5.3 Input Efficiency
  • 1.5.4 Major Constraints of Productivity
  • 1.5.5 Optimum Activity Mix of Dairy with Crops
  • 1.5.6 Gender Dimensions of Mixed Farming
  • 1.5.7 Major Lessons of Review
  • 1.6 Methodology of Data Collection and Analysis
  • 1.6.1 Method of Data Collection
  • 1.6.2 Method of Analysis
  • 1.6.3 Operationalization and Measurement of Critical Variables.
  • 1.6.4 Limitations of the Study
  • 1.7 Organisation of the Study
  • 2. Mixed Farming System – A Theoretical Framework
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  • 2. MIXED FARMING SYSTEM – A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
  • 2.1 Types of Farming System
  • 2.2 Mixed Farming System – Definitions and Determinants
  • 2.3 Ideal Mixed Farming System
  • 2.4 Mixed Farming System in Different Countries
  • Table 2.1 Agro Ecological Zones and Mixed Farming Systems in Asia
  • 2.5 Conclusions
  • 3. Agrarian Economy and Farming Systems of Kerala
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  • 3. AGRARIAN ECONOMY AND FARMING SYSTEMS OF KERALA
  • 3.1 Kerala Economy – An Overview
  • 3.1.1 Historical Legacy
  • 3.1.2 Demographic Features
  • 3.1.3 Economic Parameters
  • Table 3.1 Demographic Profile-Kerala and India – Sexwise, 2003-04
  • 3.1.4 Kerala Today
  • 3.2 Agrarian Economy of Kerala
  • 3.2.1 Physiography
  • 3.2.2 Agro-Ecological Zones
  • 3.2.3 Cropping Pattern – Major Crops, Area, Yield and Productivity
  • Table 3.2 Cropping Patterns Followed in Various Physiographic Divisions –Kerala
  • 3.3. Farming Systems in Kerala
  • Table 3.3 Natural Physiographic Divisions of Kerala.
  • 3.4 Kerala in a Nutshell
  • 4. Mixed Farming System – An Empirical Analysis
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  • 4. MIXED FARMING SYSTEM – AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
  • 4.1 Socioeconomic Characteristics of Respondents
  • 4.1.1 Demographic Profile of Respondents
  • Table 4.1. Demographic Features of Respondents (in number)
  • 4.1.2 Economic Features
  • Table 4.2. Economic Characteristics of Sample Respondents (in %)
  • 4.2 Existing Practices in Mixed Farming
  • Table 4.3 Area Utilized (in hectare) and Animal Possessed (in number) by Respondents – Region and Farm Size-wise
  • Table 4.4. Activity Mix of Crop Farming and Dairying of Respondents – Region and Farm Size-wise (in %)
  • Table 4.5. Share of Dairying in Total Income of Sample Size – Region and Farm Size-wise
  • 4.3 Benefit-Cost Analysis
  • 4.3.1 Benefits from Mixed Farming System
  • Table 4.6 Average Income (per hectare) from Agriculture – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.7 Composition of Average Income (per Milch Animal) from Dairying – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.8 Combined Average Income from Agriculture and Dairying – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • 4.3.2 Cost of Mixed Farming
  • Table 4.9 Average Cost (per hectare) for Paddy – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.10 Average Cost (per hectare) for Homestead – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.11 Average Cost of Production for Paddy and Homestead (per hectare) – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.12 Average Cost of Production (per milch animal) for Dairying – Region and Farm Size-wise (in Rs.)
  • Table 4.13. Benefit Cost Ratio of Mixed Farming System –Region and Farm Size-wise
  • 4.4 Input Efficiency and Production Constraints
  • 4.4.1. Significant Inputs
  • Table 4.14. Regression Coefficients and Production Elasticities of Mixed Farming (Crop + Milk Production) – Region and Farm Size-wise
  • 4.4.2. Marginal Value of Product (MVP) and Input Efficiency
  • Table 4.15. Marginal Value Products of Inputs at the Geometric Mean Level – Region and Farm Size-wise
  • 4.4.3 Production Constraints
  • Table 4.16. Garrett’s Ranking of Production/Marketing Constraints of Mixed Farming System – Region and Farm Size-wise
  • 4.5 Optimum Activity Mix
  • 4.5.1 Optimum at Regional Level
  • Table 4.17 Optimum Activity Mix of Milch Animals with Agricultural Crops in Mixed Farming – Region wise
  • 4.5.2. Optimum Activity Mix at Farm Size Level
  • Table 4.18 Optimum Activity Mix of Milch Animals with Agricultural Crops in Mixed Farming – Farm Size-wise
  • 4.5.3 Optimisation Prospects
  • 4.6 Gender Analysis in Farming Activities
  • 4.6.1 Gender Dimensions of Decision Making
  • Table 4.19. Decision Making in Production and Marketing Activities in Mixed Farming – Sexwise (in %)
  • 4.6.2 Gender Base of Work Participation
  • Table 4.20 Work Participation in Production and Marketing Activities in Mixed Farming – Sexwise (in %)
  • 4.6.4 Gender and Time Use Pattern
  • Table 4.21 Time Spent by the Husband and Wife in Daily Activities – Region and Farm Size-wise (in hours and minutes)
  • 4.7 Conclusions
  • 5. Inference, Implications and Suggestions
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  • 5. INFERENCES, IMPLICATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
  • 5.1 Summary of Findings
  • 5.1.1 Socio-economic Characteristics of Respondents
  • 5.1.2 Existing Practices in Mixed Farming
  • 5.1.3 Benefit Cost Analysis
  • 5.1.4 Resource Use Efficiency
  • 5.1.5 Production and Marketing Constraints
  • 5.1.6 Optimisation of Activity Mix
  • 5.1.7 Gender Dimensions
  • 5.2 Implications of Inferences
  • 5.2.1 Profile of the Respondents
  • 5.2.2 Existing Practices of Mixed Farming
  • 5.2.3 Resource Use Efficiency
  • 5.2.4 Production and Marketing Constraints
  • 5.2.5 Optimum Activity Mix
  • 5.2.6 Gender Dimensions in Farm Families
  • 5.2.7 Implications Resumed
  • 5.3 Policy Suggestions
  • 5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
  • 5.5 An Epilogue
  • ANNEXURES
  • Annexure: I Parameters for Identifying Agro-ecological Zones
  • Annexure: II Agro-Ecological Zones of Kerala: Main Features and Distribution
  • Annexure III Map Showing Agroecological Zones of Kerala
  • Annexure IV Average Annual Consumption Expenditure in rupees/ family –Region and Farm Size-wise
  • Annexure – V Gender Dimensions of Decision Making in Production and Marketing Activities Region wise
  • Annexure – VI Gender Dimensions of Decision Making in Production and Marketing Activities – Farm Size-wise
  • Annexure – VII Gender and Work Participation in Production and Marketing Activities – Region wise
  • Annexure – VIII Gender and Work Participation in Production and Marketing Activities – Farm Size-wiseLarge
  • APPENDIX
  • THE ECONOMICS OF MIXED FARMING IN KERALA INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • INDEX