Analysis and Ranking of the Constraints in Improved Technology the Agri—Horti—Livestock Based Farming System in Hyper Arid Western Region of Rajasthan

Among Crops component in Kharif crops Bajra, Moong bean, Moth bean, Cluster bean were taken while in Rabi Chickpea, Wheat, Isabgoal, Mustard, fennel, Jeera while in Livestock component among Large Ruminant Buffalo, Cow, and Camel Were taken while among Small Ruminant Sheep, Goat were taken among Horti component in Vegetables Cachri, Tinda, Onion, Kakri, Loki were taken while in Fruit Pomegranate, Date Palm Ber, Moringa, Ker, Sangri were taken for the sample collection of the study Livestock rearing is the integral part of the farming in hyper arid region of western Rajasthan, predominantly in Jaisalmer district. Among the livestock, large ruminant's viz. Tharparkarbreed of cow is most widely reared animal for milk and other dairy products. Addressing these constrains results in adoption of good rearing practices of livestock could be a major step to improving the livestock productivity and enhancing the income of farmers involved in livestock farming thus improving their livelihood status. Lumpy virus epidemic was observed as the major constraints among the cattle rears in Jaisalmer Barmer and Pali district of Rajasthan. Pomegranate is the most cultivated fruit crop followed by ber and date palm. In crops Jeera is most remunerative crop followed by the isabgoal and groundnut, trend is changing in the IGNP area. A total of 75 farmers has been taken for the study from 5 tehsils. Garrattee ranking and MPS has been used for the calculation most of the cases. In case of the constraints in crop and horticulture market based constraints ranked 1st while socioeconomic and financial constraints ranked last one. Non-availability of the Artificial insemination facility at farmers door ranked first While lack of the response of the government about the epidemic such as lumpy virus in the area addressing these constrains results in adoption of good rearing practices of livestock could be a major step to improving the livestock productivity and enhancing the income of farmers involved in livestock farming thus improving their livelihood status.