Crop + Dairy + Poultry Farming System Model for Enhanced Farm Income in High Altitude and Tribal Area of Andhra Pradesh

Farming system studies in high altitude and tribal area of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state in East Coast Plain and Hills Agro-climatic zone East coast plains, hot, sub humid to semi arid eco region (S7 Cd 2-5). Agro-ecological region with 915 mm rainfall distribution in 55 rainy days reveals farmer needs to be supported with finance during initial 3 years period @52.23 per cent, 37.46 per cent and 21.75 per cent of recurring cost, respectively. Net returns are getting doubled in first year of intervention itself. The increase income is attributed to increase in income from intervention in paddy crop, introduction of maize crop, feeding of supplement feed to the cattle and also the introduction of Vanaraja back yard poultry birds.