Mixed farming

ISIC v4.0 Code: 015

About mixed farming

isic code 015, 'Mixed farming', encompasses a diverse range of agricultural activities that combine the production of crops and the rearing of livestock. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of food products and raw materials for various industries. Mixed farming operations are particularly prevalent in regions with diverse climates and soil conditions, allowing for the efficient utilization of available resources.

Production process

Mixed farming operations typically involve a combination of crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Farmers may grow a variety of crops, such as cereals, vegetables, and fruits, while also raising livestock, such as cattle, sheep, or poultry. The integration of these activities allows for the efficient use of resources, as waste products from one enterprise can be used as inputs for another. Farmers may also practice crop rotation and intercropping to maintain soil fertility and manage pests and diseases.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for mixed farming operations include land, water, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides, and livestock. Farmers may also require specialized machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, and milking equipment, as well as labor for planting, harvesting, and animal care. Additionally, farmers may need access to transportation and storage facilities to move and preserve their products.

Production outputs

The outputs of mixed farming operations are diverse and include a wide range of agricultural products, such as 011 Grains and crops, 012 Vegetables and melons, 013 Fruits and nuts, 014 Oilseeds and oleaginous fruits, 014 Beverage and spice crops, as well as 014 Livestock and animal products. These outputs are then consumed by various industries, including 101 Food products, 102 Beverages, and 102 Tobacco products.

Family tree for mixed farming

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A'>A: Agriculture, forestry and fishing</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/01'>01: Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/015'>015: Mixed farming</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/011'>011: Growing of non-perennial crops</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/012'>012: Growing of perennial crops</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/013'>013: Plant propagation</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/014'>014: Animal production</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/016'>016: Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/017'>017: Hunting, trapping and related service activities</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/A/0150'>0150: Mixed farming</a>"]


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