Introduction

• The success of our farming system depends entirely upon the performance of plant production system.
• Plant and animal production are affected mainly by two groups of factors: Biophysical and Socio economic.

Determinants of FS / factors affecting FS

i.Physical factors

– Climatic factors

– Edaphic factors

– Topography

ii.Biological factors

iii.Socioeconomic factors

iv. Management factors