Non-farm activities can lead to rise in income of people in rural sector in the following ways.

(i) Animal Husbandry : It is that branch of agriculture which is concerned with the breeding, rearing and caring for farm animals. Sheep rearing is an important income augmenting activity in rural areas, Livestock production provides increased stability in income, food security, transport, fuel and nutrition. A significant number of womens also find employment in the livestock sector.

(ii) Horticulture : It refers to the science or art of cultivation of fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, species and plantation crops. India has adopted horticulture as it is blessed with a varying climate and soil conditions. It is an important sector for potential diversification and value addition in agriculture.
(iii) Fisheries : It refers to the occupation devoted to the catching , processing or selling of fish and other aquatic animals. In India, after progressive increase in budgetary allocations and introduction of new technologies in fisheries and aquaculture. Fishing community are considered as 'mother' or 'provider' as they provide lifegiving source. In India: West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are major fish producing states.