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Vol. 12 No. sp4 (2025): Recent Advances in Agriculture by Young Minds - III

Integrated farming and value chains: A resource and market perspective - A review

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.8700
Submitted
6 April 2025
Published
31-12-2025

Abstract

An integrated farming system (IFS) is a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture that optimizes resource utilization while ensuring economic viability. The value chain in IFS encompasses several key stages, including input supply, production, processing and marketing, each playing a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and profitability. Effective resource utilization within IFS ensures optimal use of land, water, labour and inputs, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. The economic benefits of value addition are significant, as they enhance product quality, extend shelf life and create diversified income streams for farmers. Managing the value chain strategically is essential for improving supply chain efficiency, reducing losses and ensuring better price realization for producers. In the livestock component of IFS, a well-structured value chain supports feed management, disease control, quality assurance and market access, leading to higher productivity and profitability. Similarly, in aquaculture and fisheries, value chain integration strengthens sustainable harvesting, efficient processing and reliable distribution, improving both output and economic returns. Agro-tourism integration within IFS provides additional value by promoting farm-based experiences, attracting tourists and generating supplementary income while fostering rural development. Risk management strategies within the value-added chain, such as diversification, insurance mechanisms and technological innovations, play a critical role in mitigating uncertainties related to climate change, market fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. The study takes a forward-looking approach by highlighting how IFS can evolve through stronger value chain integration. Emphasis is placed on enhancing resource-use efficiency, promoting on-farm value addition and aligning production with market demands. Overall, the study outlines how IFS can serve as a future-ready model for sustainable and profitable agriculture.

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