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The study aims to assess the livelihood security status of farmers in Cooch Behar district who are not adopting Integrated Farming System (IFS).

Assessment of Profitability and Level of Livelihood Security among Non-adopters of Integrated Farming System in West Bengal, India

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The study aims to assess the livelihood security status of farmers in Cooch Behar district who are not adopting Integrated Farming System (IFS).
Data collected from 217 farmers using multi-stage purposive cum random sampling, focusing on 42 non-adopters of IFS.
Surveys conducted from September to December 2021 with structured questionnaires to gather data on livelihood security and associated variables.
Regression analysis employed to evaluate relationships between independent variables and livelihood security.
66.68% of farmers reported medium livelihood security, while 16.66% each had low and high levels.
Irrigation status and scientific orientation positively correlated with profitability and livelihood security (r2=0.747).
Positive relationships identified between family education, income, and several other variables with livelihood security.

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Randomized trial assesses livelihood security in farmers, revealing variables affecting profitability and adoption of IFS.

Reddy et al. (2026) studied this question.

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