Changing Structure of the Farm Economy in Punjab: Impact of Livestock on Income and Employment

From: Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: Bhullar, A S; Sidhu, R S | Copyright information

The rice-wheat system in the farming economy of Punjab has not only attained its potential but has also led to depletion of soil and water resources of the state (Sidhu and Johl, 2002). The technology has shown the signs of fatigue, the income growth has slowed down and employment has shrunk (Sidhu et al, 2004 and Sidhu and Singh, 2003). Livestock is being considered as one of the viable options for diversifying the agricultural economy of the state (Government of Punjab, 2002). Livestock eco...

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