The small farmers of Central Himalayan region are achieving high level of diversification through rotation of pure crops in space and time, and through mixed cropping systems. The system with a potential to feed the hill population and conserve natural resources, requires serious attention from the policy makers, to survive.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/sustainable-farming-system-balanced-ecosystems
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/r-k-maikhuri-0
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/vikram-s-negi
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/leisa-india
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/soil-capability
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/dryland-farming
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/intercrop-systems
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rice
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/legumes
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farmers
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity-conservation
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/uttaranchal-uttarakhand
[14] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/food-security