TY  - JOUR
N2  - Two important features of the traditional intercropping system which have significant research and policy implications are discussed. Firstly, intercropping is less important on large farms and on irrigated farms compared to small farms and rain-fed farms respectively. Thus, any breakthrough in intercropping technology will help the poorly-endowed farmers more than the well-endowed farmers. Secondly, the traditional intercropping system is highly complex and diverse as indicated by spatial arrangements, number of crops and crop combinations involved. This is in order to satisfy the farmer's multiple objectives simultaneously. Researchers should concentrate on generating more and better options related to the different variables that constitute the intercropping system. However, to make the prospective new options relevant to the farmer's conditions, they should be evaluated with reference to his multiple objectives in effecting intercropping
AV  - restricted
A1  - Jodha, N S
TI  - Intercropping in traditional farming systems
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00220388008421770
JF  - The Journal of Development Studies
SP  - 427
Y1  - 1980///
ID  - icrisat3616
EP  - 442
SN  - 0022-0388
VL  - 16
PB  - Taylor & Francis
IS  - 4
ER  -