Livestock in Mixed Farming

In mixed farming, the livestock species that are used along with crop production are:

Correct Answer: Cattle & buffalo

In mixed farming, the livestock species used along with crop production are mainly cattle and buffaloes (milch animals). This is explicitly stated in the definition: livestock in mixed farming mainly includes milch cattle and buffaloes.

What is Mixed Farming?

• Mixed farming = Crop production + Livestock
• Most common type of farming in India.
• Livestock must contribute at least 10% of gross income but not more than 49%.
• Example: Crop cultivation combined with dairy cattle/buffalo farming.

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• Sheep & goat — not the primary livestock in mixed farming; they belong more to diversified or pastoral farming.
• Cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat — too broad; the definition specifically names milch cattle and buffaloes.
• Only cattle — incomplete; buffaloes are equally important in Indian mixed farming.

Memory Tip

Mixed farming = Milk animals (Cattle + Buffalo) + Crops. Remember: the milk connects to the 10–49% income rule.