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