1. Core Agriculture Activities:
1.1 Field Crops – Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fodder Crops
1.2 Vegetable Farming – Open Field and Protected (Poly-House, Shade net)
1.3 Fruit Orchards – Mango, Guava, Citrus, Pomegranate, Pappaya etc.
1.4 Spices and Medicinal Crops – Turmeric, Ginger, Chilli, Ashwagandha, Aloevera,
1.5 Floriculture – Open Flowers, Exotic Flowers (Roses, Lilies, Gerberas etc)
2. Plantation-Based Systems
2.1 Agroforestry –Fuel Wood, Timber, Fodder Trees + Crops
2.2 Bamboo Farming – Very High Interest these days.
2.3 Energy Plants – Biomass Plantations
3. Animal Husbandry
3.1 Dairy Farming – Traditional + A2 Milk Niche Farms
3.2 Goat Farming – Meat and Milk (Highly Profitable in Semi-Arid Zones)
3.3 Sheep Farming – Wool + Meat Combos
3.4 Poultry Farming – Broilers, Layers, Desi Bird Systems
3.5 Fish Farming – Freshwater Ponds (Catla, Rohu, Tilapia)
3.6 Bee Keeping – Honey and Allied Products
3.7 Piggery – Fast-Growing Sector in Certain Regions
4. Niche or Value-Added Farming
4.1 Organic Farming – Certified Produce Premiums
4.2 Exotic Vegetables – Broccoli, Lettuce, Zucchini for Urban Markets
4.3 Mushroom Cultivation – Button, Oyster, Shiitake Varieties
4.4 Herbal Farming – Contract Growing for Pharma, Cosmetics
5. Post-Harvest and Allied Activities
5.1 Farm Produce Processing – Dehydration, Pulp, Pickles, Jams, Milling
5.2 Cold Storage and Warehousing – Especially for Fruits and Vegetables
5.3 Value-Added Dairy – Cheese, Yogurt, Paneer, Mawa Units
5.4 Vermi-Composting Units – input sales to organic farmers
6. New Age and Future Farming
6.1 Hydroponics and Aquaponics – Soil-Less, Urban-Focused Markets
6.2 Carbon Farming Projects – Selling Carbon Credits (Future Gold!)
6.3 Agri-Drone Services – If someone Wants Tech-Savvy Add-Ons
6.4 Farm Consulting – Advisory Services Based on Niche Expertise
6.5 Agri-Tourism – Farm Stays, Farm Walks, Village Tourism
