The document discusses strategies for sustainable dairy production in India. It notes that India has vast dairy resources and is the world's largest milk producer. However, its share of the global milk trade is very small. It argues that concerted efforts should be made to help unorganized smallholder dairy farmers adopt newer technologies to significantly increase milk output. This would boost export earnings and returns for dairy farmers while also improving domestic milk consumption.
Project Report / Pre-feasibility report for 20 Cattle which contains SWOT analysis, Key challenges along with solutions and Economic feasibility of the dairy farm
Report on Industrial Training at UCDF (Aanchal Dairy)Siddharth Khanna
Establishment of N.D.U.S.S. – 28th October, 1948
Establishment of industry – 1963
Type of milk procured – Mix milk
Mode of procurement – Milk cans and milk tankers
Number of societies – 526
Average procurement of milk per day – 79679 litres
Procurement Centres – Ramnagar, Kotabagh, Ramgarh, Bhimtaal, Betaalghat, Dhaari, Okhalkanda, Haldwani, Almora etc.
Number of retail sellers – 890
Certificates associated with the industry – Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2005)
Indian seed production policies and the vegetable seed marketing system have progressed significantly over the past 50 years. Quality seeds from high-yielding varieties, coupled with fertilizers and irrigation, have increased food grain production from 50 million tons to over 276 million tons. The government has liberalized seed trade, encouraging private seed firms. While the seed sector has grown, issues remain around quality, distribution challenges, and ensuring farmers' access to affordable seeds. Ongoing research and new policies aim to further strengthen the seed system and support farmers.
It's helpful for agriculture students. RAWE is one of most activity for agriculture students. In this report we mentioned practical knowledge and Problems of Farmers.
Report on RAWE and Agro-industrial attachment 2022Deependra Gupta
The document discusses Deependra Gupta's progressive report on the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) program, which provides students hands-on experience in rural villages and agriculture industries. The report details the various activities Gupta participated in at KVK-II Katiya, including growing crops, celebrating soil day, vermicomposting, and interacting with farmers. The village attachment portion of the RAWE program exposed Gupta to the socioeconomic conditions and land use of Katiya village with 584 families and a population of 1260.
Agri-input marketing case study- GODREJ AGROVET MD SALMAN ANJUM
Godrej Agrovet has introduced a new herbicide called Oryzostar (Bispyribac sodium) for rice cultivation. Bispyribac sodium is widely used in South India, particularly Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The market for this herbicide is growing due to rising labor costs. However, Godrej Agrovet faces challenges like farmers' perceptions, high competition, and established competitors like Pesticide India Limited that controls 50% of the market share. Godrej Agrovet aims to achieve the second position in the Bispyribac sodium market through strategic product launch, promotion, and distribution.
Project Report / Pre-feasibility report for 20 Cattle which contains SWOT analysis, Key challenges along with solutions and Economic feasibility of the dairy farm
Report on Industrial Training at UCDF (Aanchal Dairy)Siddharth Khanna
Establishment of N.D.U.S.S. – 28th October, 1948
Establishment of industry – 1963
Type of milk procured – Mix milk
Mode of procurement – Milk cans and milk tankers
Number of societies – 526
Average procurement of milk per day – 79679 litres
Procurement Centres – Ramnagar, Kotabagh, Ramgarh, Bhimtaal, Betaalghat, Dhaari, Okhalkanda, Haldwani, Almora etc.
Number of retail sellers – 890
Certificates associated with the industry – Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2005)
Indian seed production policies and the vegetable seed marketing system have progressed significantly over the past 50 years. Quality seeds from high-yielding varieties, coupled with fertilizers and irrigation, have increased food grain production from 50 million tons to over 276 million tons. The government has liberalized seed trade, encouraging private seed firms. While the seed sector has grown, issues remain around quality, distribution challenges, and ensuring farmers' access to affordable seeds. Ongoing research and new policies aim to further strengthen the seed system and support farmers.
It's helpful for agriculture students. RAWE is one of most activity for agriculture students. In this report we mentioned practical knowledge and Problems of Farmers.
Report on RAWE and Agro-industrial attachment 2022Deependra Gupta
The document discusses Deependra Gupta's progressive report on the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) program, which provides students hands-on experience in rural villages and agriculture industries. The report details the various activities Gupta participated in at KVK-II Katiya, including growing crops, celebrating soil day, vermicomposting, and interacting with farmers. The village attachment portion of the RAWE program exposed Gupta to the socioeconomic conditions and land use of Katiya village with 584 families and a population of 1260.
Agri-input marketing case study- GODREJ AGROVET MD SALMAN ANJUM
Godrej Agrovet has introduced a new herbicide called Oryzostar (Bispyribac sodium) for rice cultivation. Bispyribac sodium is widely used in South India, particularly Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The market for this herbicide is growing due to rising labor costs. However, Godrej Agrovet faces challenges like farmers' perceptions, high competition, and established competitors like Pesticide India Limited that controls 50% of the market share. Godrej Agrovet aims to achieve the second position in the Bispyribac sodium market through strategic product launch, promotion, and distribution.
The document discusses opportunities for entrepreneurship in agriculture. It defines entrepreneurship as developing, organizing, and managing business ventures to make a profit, noting that starting new businesses is a clear example. Successful entrepreneurs are described as energetic risk-takers focused on taking control of their lives. The document outlines essential entrepreneurial skills like leadership, teamwork, resilience and core values. It discusses the need for entrepreneurship in agriculture to address issues like low productivity and high input costs. Government schemes to support agri-entrepreneurship through training and financing are also summarized.
The document discusses several key points about agriculture and food security:
1. The world population is projected to increase to 8.3 billion by 2025, requiring an additional 2.6 billion tons of food to feed everyone. Current resources, technology, and manpower may not be able to meet this extreme food crisis.
2. Agricultural scientists are needed now more than ever to address global food insecurity. An agriculturist is a scientist, artist, and businessman who treats more than one species as a "real doctor."
3. The document provides information about agricultural education opportunities in Nepal such as the B.Sc.Ag. and B.V.Sc.&A.H. programs,
Agripreneurship prospects and retrospectsDevegowda S R
- The document discusses agripreneurship in India, including definitions, reasons for promoting it, classifications of agripreneurs, potential areas and prospects.
- It outlines some major training institutes that support agripreneurship in India, and provides examples of successful agripreneurs, including Shrishal Somapur who started a seed production business and KK Subramani who realized India's import of papaya seeds.
- Challenges faced by agripreneurs are also summarized, such as lack of financing, technical skills, and market access.
This document discusses entrepreneurship development and opportunities in agriculture. It defines an entrepreneur and lists their key characteristics, including being risk-taking, innovative, goal-oriented, and hard-working. It also identifies several entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture, such as diversification, organic farming, food processing, floriculture, and production of agro-inputs. Developing entrepreneurial skills can help maximize these opportunities.
The document discusses farm accounting and record keeping. It explains that farm accounting involves systematically recording farm business transactions to analyze farm performance and identify areas for improvement. Effective record keeping involves maintaining physical records of production, financial records of income and expenses, and supplementary records. Physical records track production details, while financial records include inventories, cash accounts, and income statements. Keeping accurate and organized records allows farmers to evaluate their business and make informed management decisions.
This document provides a summary of an industrial visit by students to various agricultural facilities in Odisha, India. It includes summaries of visits to:
1) An orchid garden where various dendrobium orchid varieties are commercially cultivated using coconut husk media in a polyhouse structure.
2) The Central Tuber Crop Research Institute where research is conducted on tropical tuber crops like sweet potato and efforts are made to transfer technologies to tribal farmers through demonstrations.
3) The Centre of Excellence facility which demonstrates high-tech horticulture production methods using infrastructure like polygreenhouses, net houses, and high tunnels to commercially grow vegetables, flowers and more.
The document summarizes an internship report at Madhur Dairy. It discusses the objectives of the internship which were to understand the operations of various departments, learn new production methods, and study the organizational structure. It provides background on the dairy industry in India and Gandhinagar District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union Ltd (Madhur Dairy). It describes the company's establishment, facilities, products, and awards received for performance and innovation.
The document discusses agricultural entrepreneurship and SAE programs. It provides examples of agricultural entrepreneurship opportunities including lawn maintenance, fishing bait sales, custom crop harvesting, and pet sitting. It outlines the history of SAE programs from the early 20th century focusing on livestock and crop production to today's wider variety of opportunities. Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs are discussed including drive, communication skills, and technical ability. Challenges and benefits of agricultural entrepreneurship are also summarized.
Safflower is an important rabi oilseed crop grown primarily in India and Mexico. The main varieties grown in India are S 144, A1, A2, and A300. Safflower is cultivated for its oil content of 28-32% and protein content of 14-19%. Maharashtra and Karnataka are the major producers of safflower in India. The crop faces pest problems from safflower aphid and diseases like Alternaria leaf spot. Breeding objectives for safflower include developing varieties with higher yields, oil content, thermo-insensitivity and resistance to pests and diseases.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
The document discusses post-harvest management of maize in India. It notes that close to 30% of maize crops are lost due to inefficient post-harvest management practices. The losses occur primarily due to improper drying and storage techniques as well as poor handling. Effective post-harvest management requires lowering moisture content through appropriate drying, using good quality storage infrastructure, and providing a comprehensive set of value-added services under one system, including processing, price discovery tools, and preparing for bulk handling techniques and infrastructure. SSLL aims to bridge gaps in post-harvest management through its network of agri-logistics parks that offer drying, storage, testing, financing, processing, trading and other services.
Marketing institutions play an important role in the development of agricultural marketing by establishing rules and regulations, organizations, market infrastructure, and price administration. The document outlines various public sector institutions like the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Food Corporation of India, and specialized commodity boards that work to regulate and promote agricultural marketing. It also discusses the roles of cooperative sector institutions and associations in providing services to farmers and traders.
The document discusses career prospects for agricultural graduates in India and abroad. It outlines options such as pursuing higher education in agricultural sciences, starting a business, or working as a scientist or professor in India or other countries. It provides details on the network of agricultural universities and research institutions in India. It also discusses opportunities for higher education and research abroad at universities and CGIAR centers in countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and across Europe. Finally, it briefly outlines job prospects for those with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in agriculture.
INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT FOR PROMOTING ORGANIC FARMINGSmarak Das
The document outlines various initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote organic farming. It discusses schemes run by different government organizations that provide financial assistance for organic production units, certification, and adoption of organic practices. These include the National Horticulture Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, and National Project on Organic Farming. The government also promotes the use of biofertilizers through various programs. NGOs have also supported organic farming in India through conferences, recommendations to policymakers, and promoting traditional knowledge.
1. Demand forecasting of seed involves anticipating the required seed quantity on the open market by understanding consumer behavior and other factors like total cultivated acreage, seed replacement rates, new varieties introduced, and climate.
2. The production of breeder seed is overseen by ICAR and undertaken by research institutions and state agricultural universities to meet indents collected from seed producing agencies.
3. Foundation seed is produced from breeder seed to meet certification standards and is produced by organizations like NSC, SSC, and state departments of agriculture.
4. Certified seed production involves assessing state-wise demand based on area sown and producing certified seed through state seed corporations, cooperatives, and private seed producers
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for agricultural entrepreneurship in India. It notes that while India has a surplus of food grains, agricultural production needs to be diversified and modernized to address changing demands, dietary issues, and climate change. Agricultural entrepreneurship can help boost rural incomes and employment. However, agricultural entrepreneurs face challenges including lack of access to financing, infrastructure, markets, and technology. Support from the government and private sector is needed to strengthen agricultural entrepreneurship in India.
Digital Technologies for Transforming Indian Agriculture in 21st Century Lokesh Waran
Digital Technologies for Transforming Indian Agriculture in 21st Century
Dr.J.Meenambigai
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Extension
Faculty of Agriculture
Annamalai University
Chidambaram
Pearlmillet, also known as bajra or cumbu, originated in Africa. There are 32 species of pearlmillet, but only two are commonly cultivated - P. glaucum for grain production and P. purpureum for fodder. Pearlmillet is well-adapted to hot, dry climates and poor soils. It is an important food source high in calories, protein, and minerals for people in dry regions where it is grown. India is a major producer of pearlmillet, with most production occurring in Rajasthan. The document provides details on varieties, cultivation practices like sowing methods, weed control, nutrient management, and harvesting of pearlmillet.
The Presentation comprises all about the FPO. It covers structure, incorporation of FPO, formalities, legal compliance, working pattern, B-plan & others.
Any feedback would always be appreciated.
Web Based Cattle Farm Management System ReportAL-Khalil
This document provides background information on cattle farming and discusses the need for a cattle farm management system (CFMS). Cattle are an important source of livelihood worldwide, providing meat, dairy and other products. However, population growth is increasing demand for these products. Many new farmers lack experience in cattle management, and a standardized CFMS could help by keeping records of daily operations to guide new farmers and improve productivity and profits. The document examines challenges in cattle farming and the potential benefits of implementing an electronic CFMS.
Agro processing involves conservation and handling of agricultural produce to make it usable as food, feed, fiber, fuel or raw material. Value addition is the process of changing a raw commodity into a more valuable state. In India, only a small percentage of agricultural produce is processed. There is potential to increase value addition through food processing. Food processing offers opportunities to meet growing consumer demand, improve productivity and utilize technological advances.
The document discusses opportunities for entrepreneurship in agriculture. It defines entrepreneurship as developing, organizing, and managing business ventures to make a profit, noting that starting new businesses is a clear example. Successful entrepreneurs are described as energetic risk-takers focused on taking control of their lives. The document outlines essential entrepreneurial skills like leadership, teamwork, resilience and core values. It discusses the need for entrepreneurship in agriculture to address issues like low productivity and high input costs. Government schemes to support agri-entrepreneurship through training and financing are also summarized.
The document discusses several key points about agriculture and food security:
1. The world population is projected to increase to 8.3 billion by 2025, requiring an additional 2.6 billion tons of food to feed everyone. Current resources, technology, and manpower may not be able to meet this extreme food crisis.
2. Agricultural scientists are needed now more than ever to address global food insecurity. An agriculturist is a scientist, artist, and businessman who treats more than one species as a "real doctor."
3. The document provides information about agricultural education opportunities in Nepal such as the B.Sc.Ag. and B.V.Sc.&A.H. programs,
Agripreneurship prospects and retrospectsDevegowda S R
- The document discusses agripreneurship in India, including definitions, reasons for promoting it, classifications of agripreneurs, potential areas and prospects.
- It outlines some major training institutes that support agripreneurship in India, and provides examples of successful agripreneurs, including Shrishal Somapur who started a seed production business and KK Subramani who realized India's import of papaya seeds.
- Challenges faced by agripreneurs are also summarized, such as lack of financing, technical skills, and market access.
This document discusses entrepreneurship development and opportunities in agriculture. It defines an entrepreneur and lists their key characteristics, including being risk-taking, innovative, goal-oriented, and hard-working. It also identifies several entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture, such as diversification, organic farming, food processing, floriculture, and production of agro-inputs. Developing entrepreneurial skills can help maximize these opportunities.
The document discusses farm accounting and record keeping. It explains that farm accounting involves systematically recording farm business transactions to analyze farm performance and identify areas for improvement. Effective record keeping involves maintaining physical records of production, financial records of income and expenses, and supplementary records. Physical records track production details, while financial records include inventories, cash accounts, and income statements. Keeping accurate and organized records allows farmers to evaluate their business and make informed management decisions.
This document provides a summary of an industrial visit by students to various agricultural facilities in Odisha, India. It includes summaries of visits to:
1) An orchid garden where various dendrobium orchid varieties are commercially cultivated using coconut husk media in a polyhouse structure.
2) The Central Tuber Crop Research Institute where research is conducted on tropical tuber crops like sweet potato and efforts are made to transfer technologies to tribal farmers through demonstrations.
3) The Centre of Excellence facility which demonstrates high-tech horticulture production methods using infrastructure like polygreenhouses, net houses, and high tunnels to commercially grow vegetables, flowers and more.
The document summarizes an internship report at Madhur Dairy. It discusses the objectives of the internship which were to understand the operations of various departments, learn new production methods, and study the organizational structure. It provides background on the dairy industry in India and Gandhinagar District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union Ltd (Madhur Dairy). It describes the company's establishment, facilities, products, and awards received for performance and innovation.
The document discusses agricultural entrepreneurship and SAE programs. It provides examples of agricultural entrepreneurship opportunities including lawn maintenance, fishing bait sales, custom crop harvesting, and pet sitting. It outlines the history of SAE programs from the early 20th century focusing on livestock and crop production to today's wider variety of opportunities. Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs are discussed including drive, communication skills, and technical ability. Challenges and benefits of agricultural entrepreneurship are also summarized.
Safflower is an important rabi oilseed crop grown primarily in India and Mexico. The main varieties grown in India are S 144, A1, A2, and A300. Safflower is cultivated for its oil content of 28-32% and protein content of 14-19%. Maharashtra and Karnataka are the major producers of safflower in India. The crop faces pest problems from safflower aphid and diseases like Alternaria leaf spot. Breeding objectives for safflower include developing varieties with higher yields, oil content, thermo-insensitivity and resistance to pests and diseases.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
The document discusses post-harvest management of maize in India. It notes that close to 30% of maize crops are lost due to inefficient post-harvest management practices. The losses occur primarily due to improper drying and storage techniques as well as poor handling. Effective post-harvest management requires lowering moisture content through appropriate drying, using good quality storage infrastructure, and providing a comprehensive set of value-added services under one system, including processing, price discovery tools, and preparing for bulk handling techniques and infrastructure. SSLL aims to bridge gaps in post-harvest management through its network of agri-logistics parks that offer drying, storage, testing, financing, processing, trading and other services.
Marketing institutions play an important role in the development of agricultural marketing by establishing rules and regulations, organizations, market infrastructure, and price administration. The document outlines various public sector institutions like the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Food Corporation of India, and specialized commodity boards that work to regulate and promote agricultural marketing. It also discusses the roles of cooperative sector institutions and associations in providing services to farmers and traders.
The document discusses career prospects for agricultural graduates in India and abroad. It outlines options such as pursuing higher education in agricultural sciences, starting a business, or working as a scientist or professor in India or other countries. It provides details on the network of agricultural universities and research institutions in India. It also discusses opportunities for higher education and research abroad at universities and CGIAR centers in countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and across Europe. Finally, it briefly outlines job prospects for those with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in agriculture.
INITIATIVES TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT FOR PROMOTING ORGANIC FARMINGSmarak Das
The document outlines various initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote organic farming. It discusses schemes run by different government organizations that provide financial assistance for organic production units, certification, and adoption of organic practices. These include the National Horticulture Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, and National Project on Organic Farming. The government also promotes the use of biofertilizers through various programs. NGOs have also supported organic farming in India through conferences, recommendations to policymakers, and promoting traditional knowledge.
1. Demand forecasting of seed involves anticipating the required seed quantity on the open market by understanding consumer behavior and other factors like total cultivated acreage, seed replacement rates, new varieties introduced, and climate.
2. The production of breeder seed is overseen by ICAR and undertaken by research institutions and state agricultural universities to meet indents collected from seed producing agencies.
3. Foundation seed is produced from breeder seed to meet certification standards and is produced by organizations like NSC, SSC, and state departments of agriculture.
4. Certified seed production involves assessing state-wise demand based on area sown and producing certified seed through state seed corporations, cooperatives, and private seed producers
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for agricultural entrepreneurship in India. It notes that while India has a surplus of food grains, agricultural production needs to be diversified and modernized to address changing demands, dietary issues, and climate change. Agricultural entrepreneurship can help boost rural incomes and employment. However, agricultural entrepreneurs face challenges including lack of access to financing, infrastructure, markets, and technology. Support from the government and private sector is needed to strengthen agricultural entrepreneurship in India.
Digital Technologies for Transforming Indian Agriculture in 21st Century Lokesh Waran
Digital Technologies for Transforming Indian Agriculture in 21st Century
Dr.J.Meenambigai
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Extension
Faculty of Agriculture
Annamalai University
Chidambaram
Pearlmillet, also known as bajra or cumbu, originated in Africa. There are 32 species of pearlmillet, but only two are commonly cultivated - P. glaucum for grain production and P. purpureum for fodder. Pearlmillet is well-adapted to hot, dry climates and poor soils. It is an important food source high in calories, protein, and minerals for people in dry regions where it is grown. India is a major producer of pearlmillet, with most production occurring in Rajasthan. The document provides details on varieties, cultivation practices like sowing methods, weed control, nutrient management, and harvesting of pearlmillet.
The Presentation comprises all about the FPO. It covers structure, incorporation of FPO, formalities, legal compliance, working pattern, B-plan & others.
Any feedback would always be appreciated.
Web Based Cattle Farm Management System ReportAL-Khalil
This document provides background information on cattle farming and discusses the need for a cattle farm management system (CFMS). Cattle are an important source of livelihood worldwide, providing meat, dairy and other products. However, population growth is increasing demand for these products. Many new farmers lack experience in cattle management, and a standardized CFMS could help by keeping records of daily operations to guide new farmers and improve productivity and profits. The document examines challenges in cattle farming and the potential benefits of implementing an electronic CFMS.
Agro processing involves conservation and handling of agricultural produce to make it usable as food, feed, fiber, fuel or raw material. Value addition is the process of changing a raw commodity into a more valuable state. In India, only a small percentage of agricultural produce is processed. There is potential to increase value addition through food processing. Food processing offers opportunities to meet growing consumer demand, improve productivity and utilize technological advances.
DOUBLING OF FARMER’S INCOME THROUGH THE DAIRY SECTORBrishketu Kumar
This document discusses strategies for doubling farmer incomes in India through the dairy sector. It notes that dairy farming provides regular income and employment for small landholders. Integrated farming systems that combine crops, horticulture, dairy, fisheries and poultry allow for multiple uses of resources and more resilient incomes. Dairy husbandry in particular is well-suited for small farmers, as a family with three cows or buffalo can earn up to 1 lakh rupees annually. The document recommends improving productivity, adopting better water and agricultural input policies, promoting integrated farming systems and dairy husbandry, and ensuring better market prices to increase farmer incomes. It provides details on starting a dairy farm and efficiently managing it for improved yields and
The dairy sector in India is predominantly made up of smallholder farmers operating in an unorganized manner. There are over 67 million household involved in dairy production with an average of 2-3 animals each. The unorganized sector accounts for over 50% of total milk production. Issues include enabling the unorganized sector to meet food safety standards and build capacity. Milk production has increased significantly in recent years due to population growth of dairy animals, however productivity per animal remains quite low compared to other countries. Key issues involve improving animal breeding programs, feed quality, health services and extension. Consumer demand for dairy products is also growing rapidly due to changing dietary preferences but availability and affordability need to be increased, especially for lower income groups. Overall
World Milk Day 2022
Sustainability in the Dairy Sector: Nutritional, Environmental and Socio-Economic Empowerment
“Produce Milk, Drink Milk, Build Healthy Nation”
Sustainable Agriculture is an integrated system of plant & animal production practices that…….
Satisfy human food and fiber needs;
Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends
Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources & on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls
Sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and
Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole
The document discusses opportunities for India to help develop the dairy sector in Ethiopia by sharing its experiences and lessons from Operation Flood. Key areas India could assist with include:
1) Establishing cooperative models to improve collaboration among small milk producers and processors
2) Introducing adapted technology and processing capacity to increase local milk production and consumption
3) Developing a 5-year plan to address issues like improved animal feed, health, genetics, and empowering women in dairying
Samridhi Agri Products Private Limited was formed to procure milk from rural milk producers in India. The dairy sector is a major contributor to India's economy, though milk production quality is below international standards. Samridhi aims to procure 100,000 liters of milk per day from over 30,000 milk producers in rural areas where their partner microfinance institution, Sanchetna Financial Services, operates. They plan to establish village-level collection centers and pay farmers competitively to improve livelihoods while meeting growing domestic demand for milk.
The future of sustainable livestock systems in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presented by Shirley Tarawali at the Expert dialogue: The future of sustainable agriculture. Let’s think about… livestock, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), 28 June 2022
1. Current Size of Dairy Industry - Locally
World population and per capita consumption of dairy products, 2005, 2008–2016
IMPORTANCE OF DAIRY INDUSTRY TO THE INDIAN ECONOMY
Government to strengthen dairy industry to improve farmer income
1) The dairy industry has provided a stable source of income for rural communities in India, particularly small landholders and women.
2) Operation Flood, launched in 1970, organized dairy cooperatives across villages and linked them to urban consumers. This created a strong procurement and distribution network for milk.
3) Dairy farming plays a significant role in sustaining rural livelihoods and incomes. It provides employment for millions of people, especially women, and supports small farmers.
Livestock play an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through supporting inclusive economic growth, equitable livelihoods, nutrition and health, and sustainable ecosystems. However, livestock are conspicuously absent from the SDG indicators. Failing to consider the livestock sector could significantly impact efforts to attain the SDGs, as livestock are central to developing economies and the lives of many poor families. Transforming smallholder livestock systems in a sustainable way is key to meeting the growing demand for animal proteins in developing countries.
Role of livestock extension in the food security scenario of India- Dr.Subin ...KVASU
Livestock extension plays an important role in ensuring food security in India. It transfers technologies from research stations to farmers to increase livestock production and productivity. Various government agencies and non-government organizations are involved in livestock extension to educate farmers, empower women, and enhance human resource development. Strengthening livestock extension services can further improve the livestock sector and help address issues of poverty and food insecurity.
This document provides an overview of the dairy industry in India and its role in rural development. It discusses how dairying has provided a stable source of income for small landholders and laborers. The National Dairy Development Board was established in 1965 to replicate the cooperative model of the Anand Milk Union Limited. Dairying now accounts for about 8% of India's GDP and 25% of agricultural GDP, and provides employment and supplementary income to millions of rural households.
The document summarizes trends in India's livestock sector. It notes that the livestock population has increased between 2000-2010 for cows/buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. India is the largest milk producer in the world and its poultry sector is growing rapidly. The livestock sector provides income and employment for rural communities and is an important source of manure and fuel. It contributes significantly to India's economy and food security.
The document summarizes the status of milk marketing and dairy cooperatives in India. It finds that 80% of milk produced in rural India is handled by the unorganized sector, while the remaining 20% is handled by the organized sector which includes government and cooperatives. Dairy cooperatives play a vital role in alleviating rural poverty by augmenting rural milk production and marketing. However, involvement of intermediaries, lack of bargaining power for producers, and lack of infrastructure constrain the prices received by producers. Future challenges for India's milk marketing include improving milk quality, product development, infrastructure, and global marketing.
Doubling Farmers’ Income through animal agriculture: Need for policy changeILRI
Presented by Habibur Rahman, Vijayalakshmy Kennady and Braja B Swain (ILRI), at the International Conference on Doubling the Farmers Income, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, India, 27–28 February 2019
Economic Analysis of Poultry Production in Tando Allahyar PAKISTANsanaullah noonari
This document summarizes an economic analysis of poultry production in Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan. It finds that on average, total fixed costs were Rs. 111,500 per farm, total labor costs were Rs. 168,000, and marketing costs were Rs. 134,000. The average total cost of production was Rs. 679,756 per farm. Revenue from 7212 live birds and 12560 eggs was Rs. 1,096,500 on average. This led to an average net income of Rs. 326,744 and a cost-benefit ratio of 1:0.48, meaning farmers obtained Rs. 0.48 for every Rs. 1 invested. Poultry farming
Economic Analysis of Poultry Production in Sindh pakistansanaullah noonari
This document presents an economic analysis of poultry production in Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan. It finds that the average total fixed cost per farm was Rs. 111,500, and average labor costs were Rs. 168,000 per farm. Marketing costs averaged Rs. 134,000 per farm. The average total cost of production was Rs. 679,756 per farm. Farms averaged annual production of 7,212 live birds and 12,560 eggs, with average annual revenue of Rs. 1,096,500 and net income of Rs. 326,744. The cost-benefit ratio was 1:0.48, meaning farmers obtained Rs. 0.48 in returns for each ru
This document provides information about a book of quotations compiled by Radharaman Agarwal. It was published by Upkar Prakashan and contains nearly 5,000 quotations on a wide range of topics. The quotations are organized into subjects and indexed at the beginning to help the reader find relevant quotes. Brief instructions are provided on how to use the book for self-improvement purposes such as adding wisdom to speeches or everyday conversations.
The document discusses strategies for sustainable dairy production in India. It outlines how dairy farming contributes significantly to India's economy and employment. It also notes that while India is the world's largest milk producer, its share of global milk trade is still very low. The summary discusses improving dairy farmer incomes and export potential through adopting newer technologies, meeting international standards, and developing niche products. Challenges include sustainable management of resources and addressing variations in climate and socioeconomic conditions across India.
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1. Strategies for Sustainable Dairy Production in India
“The industry’s major contribution in providing newer avenues for employment, both direct and
indirect, and its role in improving the nutritional standards of our people also add to the importance
that needs to be attached to this sector during the 21st century.”
The contribution of dairy animal is widely recognised. Our country is blessed with vast dairy resource.
Dairy farming involves a group of interaction of many factors that influence production & reproduction,
environment and management. Dairy cooperatives cover about 60,000 villages all over India and only
12-14 per cent of total milk production is canalized through organised sector. Concerted efforts
should, therefore be directed towards unorganised dairy farmers by providing necessary inputs and
make them to adopt newer milk production technologies. India has become the world’s largest milk
producer but its share in the world milk trade is very minimum. An attempt to identify problems of the
farmers and to resolve the same for improving the export earning and higher returns to dairy farmers
is discussed in this paper. Various tips have also been given for efficient identification and formulation
of dairy husbandry.
Introduction
Ever since the creation of mankind, the major thrust has been on the search for food for existence.
Thus, for human population, the nature provided a continuous supply of food. Plants and animals
were utilised by man as foods during the prehistoric period. Subsequent domestication of animals and
evolution of crop raising activities made animals farming as a subsidiary to agriculture. In western
countries, animal husbandry is even now referred to as ‘Animal Agriculture’. However, of late, dairy
industry has shown the ability to sustain itself as a profitable industry in many sphere over-powering
the traditional dominance exercised by agriculture. This trend is witnessed all over the world.
Fortunately, our country is blessed with vast dairy resources. Cattle and buffaloes population are the
highest in India (Annual report, 2000).
Dairying in India is by large in the hands of small/marginal landholders and agriculture laborers. The
national average land holding is 1.68 hectares per farm family and cattle and/or buffalo is a part of
family. Eighty per cent of 97.7 million farm families in India posses cattle and/or buffalo. Even
agriculture labourers (11.5% of 97.7 million) posses one or two dairy cattle / buffalo. Owing to the
infrastructure developed by NDDB and state federations for procurement of milk, processing and
marketing, the member producers are paid on the basis of fat and SNF content of milk. The farm
family for all inputs on crop production, education, health etc. uses this earning as the seed money.
Thus, cooperative dairying has changed the life-style of farm family. Livestock keeping in general and
dairying in particular, once a subsidiary enterprise, (Supplementary / complementary) to agriculture,
has now become the major enterprise economically and the crop production are becoming dependent
on dairying. Milk producer’s cooperative societies (institution) at village level are more powerful
entities than panchayatraj institutions at any level.
Dairy Economics In India
The contribution of dairy animals to our economy is now being widely recognised. The value of milk
and milk products produced in our country is estimated at Rs. 83,300 crore, (Anon 1998). In many
developing countries in which a human population growth rate is 2.5 per cent per annum compared to
one per cent in developed countries, the amount of protein and energy consumed by the people is
below the recommended levels and also the proportion of protein that comes from animal sources is
very low. Milk is considered as the most important livestock product, followed by eggs, meat and fish.
Further, when indirect income from animal draught power, manure, leather etc. is considered, the
contribution from livestock sector adds up to an annual revenue of Rs. 1,83,000 crores (Rs. 502
crores / day approximately), (Annual Report NABARD, 1999).
Dairying generates plenty of jobs for rural women. The economic activity alone can reverse the trend
of migration of rural masses to cities in search for employment, despite deplorable living condition in
cities and towns.
The investment by the Indian government in animal husbandry and dairying has remained almost
constant at around six per cent of investment in agriculture. It has even shown a decreasing trend
from 6.0 to 4.6 and 5.0 per cent during the last two plan periods. However, a browse at (Table 1) will
clearly prove the growing importance of dairy sector in the nation’s economy in spite of constant
2. decreasing support through plan investment. Between 1981 and 1992, while the percent share of
agriculture out put in GDP has decreased but in the same period the share of livestock has increased.
Annual growth rate registered in agriculture output during the last five years also averaged around
1.40 to 1.70 per cent as compared to 4.5 to 7.0 per cent and growth rate shown by dairy industry
during the same period.
Table I: Trends in Growth of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Output (At Current Price)
(Styasai and Vishwanahten, 19997)
1981 1992
% Share of agriculture output in GDP 37.80 27.60
% Share of livestock output in GDP 8.66 9.20
% Share of livestock output in agriculture 24.95 31.27
Plan investment in agriculture as % of total quality 12.50 13.10
Plan investment in animal husbandry and dairying as % of 5.80 4.99
agriculture
Sustainable Dairy Farming
Sustainable dairy farming can be explained as continuity of viability of the foundation stock with
continuous improvement in production traits namely the birth weight at weaning, age at puberty, size
at puberty, age and size at first breeding, age and size at first calving, milk yield, milk quality,
persistence of lactation, lactation length, matured body size, productive life span, number of calving
per life span, endurance, disease resistance and tolerance to tropical temperature.
Sustainable dairy farming is an interaction of many factors that influence production and reproduction
environment, longevity of live and input management. In other words, sustainable dairy farming
depends on the efficiency of management of inputs, manpower and livestock to optimise the
production viz. – milk yield, inter calving period replacement stock, sale of surplus young stock,
production of fodder, summer stress management and sale price of principal commodity (milk).
Dairying is acknowledged as the major instrument in bringing about socio-economic transformation of
rural poor in our country. Milk is the second largest agricultural commodity produced in our country
next only to rice. India’s bovine population is about 19.2 per cent of world’s and 51.0 per cent of Asia’s
population. With annual production of about 84.83 million tonnes of milk. Considering the biological
value of milk protein, our traditional habit of including milk in daily dietary have been one of the most
important factors that had saved millions of children of our country from developing malnutrition
syndromes.
Since, ever growing human population is making scarcely available land still more scarce, our aim to
improve milk output should be by way of improving productivity of the animals rather than increasing
the heads of bovine population. Concerted efforts should henceforth be directed towards the dairy
farmers contributing major proportion of our country’s milk production to provide necessary input and
make them adopt newer technologies in breeding, housing, feeding, rearing and health care to ensure
substantial growth in milk output.
It is heartening to note that per capita milk availability in India is near to the recommended level of 240
g/d (Table 2). However, there exists a vast difference between urban and rural milk consumption.
Hence, the scope for increased domestic demand is still very high.
Further, even though India has become the world’s largest major milk producer with the cost of milk
production being very low next only to New Zealand, its share in world’s milk trade is very minimal.
Exports earnings through ghee, skim and whole milk powders are increasing, while import of special
cheeses and butter oil is also showing an increasing trend. Under the most favorable environment,
created by WTO agreement, to improve our export earning through this sector and ensure better
returns to dairy farmers, research efforts should be directed towards new product development
through biotechnology (genetically modified cultures and convenient packaging, ensuring, higher shelf
life). Further, improved compliance to milk food legislation and conforming to international standards
will also aid in improving export avenues for dairy products.
3. Indian dairy industry is so well developed on modern lines. It has acquired the technologies and
engineering capabilities so well that now it is in a pposition to even export such technologies to other
nations.
Table 2: Population, Per Capita Availability and Production of Milk in India
Year 1 Population Year2 Per Capita Production
(million)1 Availability of (Million)
Milk (g/day)2
1960 439 1985-86 160 44.0
1670 548 1990-91 176 53.9
1980 685 1995-96 197 66.2
1990 813 2001-2002 222 80.9
1995 923 2002-2003 234 85.7
2002-2003 921 2003-2004 237 89.4
2004-2005 240 92.2
1
(Source: Census 2003 www.fao.com)
2
(Source: Indian Dairyman 56(10) 52, 2004)
Problems Confronting Sustainable Dairy Production
There is wide variation in (a) agro-climatic condition, (b) biodiversity and ecology (c) socio economic
and cultural background of people, (d) types/breeds of dairy cattle reared.
It is therefore necessary to plan for dairy development specific to each micro level, viz., a block, a
village, a taluk and a district. This planning not only would result in optimum utilisation of local
resources, but will also ensure better viability of the programmes and higher cost benefits ratio.
Before embarking on planning and formulation of dairy development programmes, it is necessary to
consider environmental impact (water bodies pollution, over grazing of grasslands, degradation of
watersheds, deforestation).
Nowadays, environmental aspect is very much stressed by the private parties and multinational
agencies while funding the animal husbandry projects.
Notwithstanding above consideration, it is essential to adopt the following tips for efficient
identification and formulation of animal husbandry and veterinary projects.
• Need for identifying such technologies, which demand less capital, less time and minimum
operations.
• Exploring the possibilities of providing loans at the lowest interest rates with subsidies for dairy
development activities.
• Gradual improvement of existing indigenous breeds of animals.
• Gradual removal of useless stock and replacement with high yielding superior quality animals.
• Gradual manipulation in husbandry practice for improving animal productivity and adoption of
biotechnological interventions in feed and fodder, reproduction and growth aspects.
• Need for Government role in improving the supply of inputs and service to dairy farmers /
beneficiaries at their doorsteps with minimum cost.
• Contribution from various nongovernmental agencies/organisation to ease the problems of
farmers in association with the governmental agencies.
• Need for developing viable farmer’s cooperatives societies / federations like, milk producers
cooperative societies at village and district levels, federations, boards and corporations.
• Need for simultaneous development of cold chain storage and marketing facilities especially for
milk and milk products.
• Need for extensions services from the Government, Agriculture Universities, R&D institutions,
federations and corporation, besides mobilization of various input services from various agencies.
4. Planning a Sustainable Dairy Project
It may be useful to consider the following information for planning and development of new dairy
husbandry and veterinary projects which would be sustainable throughout.
Dairy Cattle Population
First step is to know the existing number position of dairy animals in the different dairy sub zones of
the country through available records.
• Census report of both human and dairy cattle populations.
• Reports of survey conducted.
• Actually conducting a sample survey.
With these records, we can obtain the appropriate information for identification and development of
suitable dairy development projects and schemes at grassroots level.
The information can be classified as follows:
• Number of cattle, buffalo, total males and females, females in milk, dry and pregnancy, males as
breeding bulls, young males and females, etc.
• Work animals: regional requirement and availability of drought animals.
Productivity-high yielder, low yielder, etc. in respect of milk Breed-Nondescript, indigenous, exotic
upgraded or crossbred etc.
Feed Resources Available
• Pasture grazing land
• Green fodder available and short falls in supply
• Availability of dry fodder
• Concentrate, type and cost, quality, brand
• Mineral mixer
Categories of Holdings
• Land less agricultural workers, marginal, small, medium and large farmers.
• Extent of Usage of Natural Resources Like Land, Human (labour), Capital and entrepreneurship.
Existing Infrastructure facilities
• Veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, and rural veterinary dispensaries (veterinary primary health
centers)
• AI centers- AI breeding facilities with liquid or frozen semen.
• Semen banks – semen collection, evaluation and freezing, facilities with adequate facilities for
storing, of frozen semen.
• Cooperatives – primary / secondary societies for meeting the farmers demands and provision of
inputs inclusive of soft term, short term and medium term loans.
• Extension services – Animal husbandry and dairying.
• Chilling centers – milk collection and chilling units and transportation to processing units.
• Feed plants – manufacturing of compounded feed.
• Manpower availability.
Production of Milk Products and their Demands and Supply
• Production of milk per year per animal and per one thousand human being.
• Actual domestic demand (consumption)
5. • Surplus available for export.
Contribution of Cattle to Domestic Income
At household, village level, taluk / district level i.e., only for domestic consumption. Contribution of
income from dairy sector to domestic needs are classified as - <5% of total income > 5 to 10%
income, >10 to 20% income or more than 20% of total income.
Drought Power
World wide, animals are stills very important source of power for agriculture operations and for
transportation of goods and people. It is widely used in developing countries like our. Bullocks,
buffaloes, horses, mules and camel are very widely use in our country for drought purpose and their
role in saving of energy and there by the most precious foreign exchange. It is estimated to be Rs.
45,000 crores per year. It should be emphasised that depleting levels of fossils fuels may slow down
or even reverse the mechanization trends witnessed even in developed countries.
Conclusion
Dairy industry is poised to play a major role in our nation’s economy in the years to come. The value
of milk is set to achieve a new boom. The industry’s major contribution in providing newer avenues for
employment, both direct and indirect, and its role in improving the nutritional standards of our people
also add to the importance that needs to be attached to this sector during the 21st century.
References
Annual Report, NABARD (1999). National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mumbai.
Anon (2000). Annual Report on National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, (ICAR),
Bangalore 560030.
ICAR Short Course on (2002) Advances in Agricultural Projects Planning and Management.
Compendium of Lectures, College of Cooperation, Banking and Management. Kerala Agriculture
University, Mannuthy.
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Indian Dairyman 2006