Question

In a mixed crop–livestock system, what benefits does keeping cattle, goats and fowl provide to farm families?

Options

• Only employment for landless labourers

• Only food security

• Income stability, food, transport and fuel

• Only transport and fuel

Answer 1

A mixed crop–livestock system with cattle, goats and fowl provides multiple benefits including income stability, food, transport and fuel to farm families. This makes livestock rearing an important supplementary activity.