Dolphin (PG) Institute of Bio-medical & Natural Sciences, Dehradun
(An Autonomous College)
Survey for Farming Systems & Agriculture-Based Livelihood Enterprises
(B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture & Forestry – Practical Field Survey Form)
Objectives
1. To collect first-hand data on different types of farming systems and associated livelihood
enterprises in rural areas.
2. To study the integration of crops, livestock, horticulture, aquaculture, and other enterprises in
the farming system.
3. To analyze resource availability, input use, and output marketing patterns.
4. To assess income sources, employment generation, and sustainability aspects of the
enterprises.
5. To identify constraints faced by farmers and record their suggestions for improvement.
1. General Information
Surveyor Name & Roll No.
Date of Survey
Village/Location
District & State
GPS Coordinates (if available)
Name of Farmer / Household Head
Contact Number
Family Size & Members Involved in Farming
2. Landholding & Resource Availability
Particulars Size (in acres/hectares) Remarks
Total Land Owned
Irrigated Land
Rainfed Land
Leased-in Land
Leased-out Land
Water Source(s)
Farm Machinery / Tools
Available
3. Farming System Details
Type of Farming System (Tick all that apply): Crop-based, Livestock-based, Agroforestry,
Integrated Farming System, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Others (Specify)
Component Area/Number Season/Period Remarks
Crops Grown
Livestock / Poultry
Horticulture
(Fruits/Vegetables)
Fisheries /
Aquaculture
Agroforestry Trees
Other Enterprises
4. Agriculture-Based Livelihood Enterprises
Number of
Enterprise Products / Annual Income
Persons Remarks
Type Services (₹)
Employed
Dairy
Poultry
Beekeeping
Mushroom
Cultivation
Food Processing
Others
5. Input Usage & Sources
Source (Own /
Input Annual Cost (₹) Remarks
Market / Govt.)
Seeds
Fertilizers
Pesticides
Fodder
Others
6. Marketing of Produce
Quantity Selling Price Market/Channel
Crop/Produce Quantity Sold
Produced (₹/unit) Used
7. Constraints & Challenges (Farmer’s Perspective)
☐ Low productivity ☐ Lack of irrigation ☐ Poor market access ☐ Price fluctuations
☐ Pest & disease attack ☐ Labor shortage ☐ High input cost
☐ Others (Specify): _____________
8. Farmer’s Suggestions / Recommendations
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9. Government Schemes Availed by Farmer (Questionnaire Format)
• Agriculture & Allied Sector
1. Are you receiving benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi? ☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Have you enrolled in PM Fasal Bima Yojana (Crop Insurance)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Do you have a Soil Health Card issued by the government? ☐ Yes ☐ No
4. Have you availed Kisan Credit Card (KCC)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
5. Are you benefiting from PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana for irrigation? ☐ Yes ☐ No
6. Have you participated in Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
7. Have you received support from National Livestock Mission? ☐ Yes ☐ No
8. Are you a beneficiary of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (for fisheries)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Health
9. Are you covered under Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana? ☐ Yes ☐ No
10. Are you enrolled in any State Health Insurance Scheme? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Education
11. Have your children received any scholarships from the government? ☐ Yes ☐ No
12. Have you or your family attended any Skill India training programs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Innovation & Technology
13. Have you used e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) for selling produce? ☐ Yes ☐ No
14. Have you received support under the Digital Agriculture Mission? ☐ Yes ☐ No
15. Have you participated in any Agri-Start-up Incubation Program? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Skill Enhancement
16. Have you attended training at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
17. Have you taken part in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• Financial Inclusion
18. Do you have a Jan Dhan Bank Account? ☐ Yes ☐ No
19. Have you availed loans under Mudra Yojana? ☐ Yes ☐ No
20. Have you benefited from Stand-Up India Scheme? ☐ Yes ☐ No
21. Are you part of a Self Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage Program? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Any other scheme availed? Please specify: _________________________________
10. Difficulties & Challenges Observed by Surveyor
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
11. Learning
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
12. Conclusion
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
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Signature of Farmer Signature of Surveyor
