Homestead farming

Homestead farming or home gardening is a historical tradition that has evolved in many tropical countries over a long period of time. It is generally understood to be a system for the production of subsistence crops for the cultivator and his/her family. Numerous terms are used to denote these practices: mixed garden horticulture, home gardening, Javanese home gardening, compound farming, mixed or house gardening, kitchen gardening, household gardening, and homestead agroforestry.

The goal of sustainable agriculture is to conserve the natural resource base, protect the environment, and enhance the prosperity of a family or household over a period of time. The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2014 as International Year of Family Farming, recognizing the importance of this system of farming in conserving biodiversity, household nutritional security, and in maximizing production.

Reported By: PAVITHRA A.S. Vimala-TCR