The important thing is that it is budget friendly and also eco- friendly process.The homestead is an operational farm unit in which a number of crops (including tree crops) are grown, along with rearing of livestock, poultry or fish, mainly for the purpose of meeting the farmer's basic needs.It accounts for 91 % of rubber production and more than 96 % of spices production. Home gardens of Kerala share a contribution to the Indian economy and include the production of spices, fruits, vegetables and coconut grown globally.Perhaps one of the most common motivations to homestead is to gain a sense of security over basic needs such as food, water, shelter and finances – especially when facing an uncertain future.
Reported By: Anumol C.B. Vimala-TCR
