The study was conducted in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh, the objectives of this research are to study the economic viability of different farming system and to identify the constraints in adoption of improved production practices in different farming system. The finding of the research revealed that When comparing the difference between net income realized under rainfed farming system and irrigated farming system, the net income of Rs.686 was realized in irrigated system over rainfed farming system. Irrigated farming system apart from bajra, wheat and gram are provided by-product as an animal fodder. These by-products realized an extra net income of Rs.4205 per unit area. the data that among two combinations i.e. rainfed farming system (crop production + 2 milch animals) and irrigated farming system (crop production + 2 milch animals), Farming system II gave higher net income in respect of increase total return over enterprise and feed and fodder for milch animal and additional employment for family labour. Hence, it implies (crop production + 2 milch animals) in irrigated situation was the best crop and livestock combination for favourable income and enterprise.

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