We have often heard that diversification is the need of an hour. Diversification in agricultural activities means finding alternate employment in which of the following options?

Non-farm activities

The need for diversification arises from the fact that there is greater risk in depending exclusively on farming for livelihood. Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. Thus, diversification is rural areas must be in non-farming activities as maximum population is engaged in farming already.