Agriculture Quote by M. S. Swaminathan
“Agriculture involves crop husbandry, animal husbandry, forestry and fisheries. Your income will go up only if you look at the system, and not from one crop alone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Indian Agriculture, 2001
Holistic farming across crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries boosts income more than single‑crop focus
In simple terms: Diversify farming for greater profit
Key Takeaway
Adopt integrated agricultural systems
Themes
sustainability
economics
systems thinking
Mood
practical
instructive
Type
educational
strategic
When to use this quote
- farm management
- policy planning
- rural development
- market strategy
Key Concepts
ecology
agroecology
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can smallholders implement integrated systems?
- What policies support diversified agriculture?
A Different Perspective
Specialization may limit resilience
