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Dairy Farming

What is dairy farming?

 


Dairy farming is a type of agri-business involved in the production of milk from domestic animals. The plant which processes milk and produces milk products are called dairy plant or dairy. Animals which are used for milk production in the dairy farm are called dairy animals. In India cows, she-buffaloes and female goats are generally used for milk production on a dairy farm. Success in dairy farm business depends on several factors. Some important information for dairy farming business is given below

 

ADVANTAGES OF DAIRY FARMING BUSINESS

 

·        The initial investment in dairy farming business is low in comparison to other Industry.

·        It is environment friendly. Pollution risk from dairy farming business is very low.

·        The demand for milk product is increasing rapidly.

·        Cow dung is good organic manure it increases soil fertility.

·    Cow dung can be used for the production of biogas. Slurry from biogas can be used for vermi -composting

·        The risk from animal death can be reduced by insuring cows in dairy farming business

 

Constraints of dairy farming business

  • Milk is a perishable product need early marketing/preservati
  • Trained and experienced manager is needed for management. The success of the dairy farm depends on early heat detection, timely breeding, and proper feeding and disease control
  • Cost of milk production is increasing in recent years due to the increase in the cost of feed ingredients
  • Proper bio-security measure is essential to keep animals free from disease.

 Land selection for dairy farm

 

·        Select a land for dairy farm which is elevated from the surrounding.

·        Avoid low land and water logging area.

·        The soil of the selected land should be fertile as the major portion of land will be utilized for fodder cultivation.

·        There should be a good supply of fresh, clean and soft water.

·        There should be good communication to farm

·        The site should be nearer to Veterinary hospital /Artificial insemination center.

·        There should be electricity supply to the proposed dairy farm site.

  

Training of the farmer/entrepreneur: -

Success of dairy farm depends upon scientific management of dairy animals. Proper training on dairy farming is highly essential before starting a dairy farm. Animal husbandry department regularly conducts training on dairy farming. An entrepreneur can contact KVK, veterinary college, Local veterinary Officer for training on dairy farming.

 



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