**10.1 Increasing the profitability of small farm holdings**

The domination of marginal and small farmers is one of the primary issues confronting India's agricultural sector. These household makes up the majority of the rural population. Due to their low operating base, increasing the production of existing crops (staple food crops) may not be enough to boost their earnings. Therefore, diversifying the traditional cropping system is a best option to enhance income of small and marginal farmers.
