1793 CONVENTIONALLY, crop diversification refers to farming wherein farmers cultivate a variety of crops and undertake enterprises on their farms. Sushil Manav CONVENTIONALLY, crop diversification refers to farming wherein farmers cultivate a variety of crops and undertake enterprises on their farms. Household food and income security were once the basic objectives of agricultural diversification. In recent times, however, crop diversification is being considered necessary to overcome impediments to the development of agriculture not only in Haryana, but also in the entire country. The debate over the farm laws and the demand for ensuring MSP for various crops has turned the spotlight on crop diversification — breaking away from the wheat-paddy cycle.