Three-tier system of fish + rice +vegetable farming

Three-tier system of fish + rice +vegetable farming

Three tier systems involves the shaping of low lying area into three equal portions as pond, original or middle land and raised land. This system is in practice at coastal areas where in water logging is the major limitation for crop production

Area Requirement for the model:  One-hectare area

Enterprise and area allotment: Allocation of low lying area into three equal portions as pond, original or middle land and raised land. Pond area should be downward side of slope. The excavated soil from the pond is to be taken to the upper side of slope for raising the land. The pond is used for water harvesting during monsoon season, pisciculture and life saving irrigation.

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Suitable Districts: coastal districts of odisha