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The Indo-Gangetic Basin (IGB) is characterised by cereal-based farming systems where livestock is an integral part of farm economy. Majority of the population derives their livelihood from agriculture sector which is dominated by small land holdings (<2ha). Cereal crops (mainly rice and wheat) are crucial to ensuring the food security in the region, but sustaining their productivity has become...