scholarly journals Socio-Economic Profile of Maldhari Dairy Farmers of South Saurashtra Region

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-190
Author(s):  
S.J Vekariya ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
H. H Savsani ◽  
C. R Kotadiya ◽  
G. M Chaudhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Size Of Animals ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Level Of Experience

Dairy farming plays an important role in social and economic livelihood of the Maldhari dairy farmers. The present study was conducted in Junagadh and Gir Somnath districts of Saurashtra region. Two talukas were randomly selected from each district. Three villages were selected from each talukas and from each village 10 respondents who possess minimum five dairy animals were selected randomly. The data were collected with the help of predesigned interview schedule by personal interview. The collected data were analyzed by using simple statistical methods like frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation coefficient. The results indicate that majority (70.83 %) of the Maldhari dairy farmers belonged to middle age group, 40.83 per cent of them educated up to secondary level and 78.33 per cent from them belonged to OBC category, majority (59.17 %) of Maldhari dairy farmers had medium annual income, 47.50 per cent of Maldhari dairy farmers had large size of family and 70.83 per cent of them belonged to joint family, majority (54.17 per cent) of Maldhari dairy farmers had animal husbandry plus agricultureas main occupation. The socio-economic parameters viz. extension participation among Maldhari farmers was of medium level, they had medium level of experience in animal husbandry activities, used medium level of sources of information and had small heard size of animals.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Livestock Entrepreneurs of Karnataka- A Socio-economic Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
M. Harisha ◽  
B. Subrahmanyeshwari ◽  
K. C. Veeranna ◽  
G. R. K. Sharma ◽  
Y. Ravindraredddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Middle School Education ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behaviour ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Small Family Size ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Experience

India owns the largest livestock population in the world and it is bestowed with huge and diverse livestock resources. The animal husbandry sector provides large self-employment opportunities and is proved to be a boon for sustaining the livelihood of the resource poor farmers. A study was undertaken to analyze the socioeconomic and psychological profile of livestock entrepreneurs in Karnataka state. Four divisions viz. Bengaluru division, Mysuru division, Belagavi division and Kalaburagi division were selected for the study. A total of 160 livestock entrepreneurs were randomly selected and data were collected using structured interview schedule. The analysis of socio economic and psychological profile revealed that majority (58.75%) of the livestock entrepreneurs were of middle age group (35-50 years), and more than three forth (78.13%) of the livestock entrepreneurs are male. With respect education 36.88 per cent of them had middle school education and half (50.63%) of the entrepreneurs belonged to small family size(less than 6 members). Majority (56.88%) of the livestock entrepreneurs had animal husbandry as their major occupation with 43.75 per cent of the respondents had medium landholding (2-3 acres of land). More than half (51.25%) of the respondents had medium livestock possession and 45.63 per cent of the entrepreneurs had an annual income of more than Rs.4,00,001. Majority (53.75%) of the livestock entrepreneurs had (5 to 10 years) medium level of experience in livestock entrepreneurship. Majority of the respondent dairy farmers had medium economic motivation and scientific orientation. The study concludes that livestock entrepreneurs had different socioeconomic status due to varied attributes possessed by them.

scholarly journals Association between Knowledge, Adoption and Socio-Economic Profile of Maize Growers regarding Improved Maize Production Practices in Begusarai District of Bihar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Satyam Kumar ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Promotional Strategies ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level

The present study on socio-economic profile of the respondents and determine the level of knowledge and adoption in improved maize cultivation practices as enterprises. Begusarai district of Bihar is selected purposively for the present study, because there were large number of maize farmers in the district and also the researcher knows about the area and well conversant with language, geographical, agricultural and other aspect of the area. There are 18 blocks in the selected district out of that Teghra block is selected purposively for present study because there are large number of farmers. From that seven villages were randomly selected and a total of 120 maize farmers were selected using proportionate random sampling method. a comprehensive structured interview schedule covering all aspects of the improved maize production practices was prepared. The items included in the interview schedule were structured questions and objective type questions which were suitable to all categories of respondents. The data was collected from them, analyzed using MS-excel and the finding of the study has been given below. Majority of the respondents possessed middle level of innovativeness and economic motivation and high level of decision making ability and risk orientation. The overall knowledge an adoption level of the maize farmers was found under medium level. The local extension officials along with scientists should take appropriate knowledge promotional strategies such as training, demonstrations, exhibitions, etc., to impart cent per cent knowledge level and to increase the extent of adoption among the respondents.

Animal Husbandry Practices and Problems of Dairy Farmers in Coastal Areas of South Gujarat

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Dhami ◽  
S. C. Parmar ◽  
C. P. Parmar ◽  
M. M. Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Crossbred Cattle ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Crossbred Cows ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Husbandry Practices ◽  
Mineral Mixture ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
The Mean

Through mass contact programme at doorstep, the information on land holding, agriculture and occupational practices of 1198 livestock farmers of coastal area of South Gujarat, and reproductive and productive parameters of 5060 breedable dairy animals possessed by them were obtained. The percentages of landless, small, medium and large landholder dairy farmers in the area were 14.94, 71.62, 12.77 and 0.67, respectively. The irrigation facility for agriculture and the primary occupation of agriculture with animal keeping was up to 85 per cent. The average age at first calving was 28.40±3.12 and 42.05±4.23 months in crossbred cattle and buffaloes, respectively (pis less than 0.01). The mean calving interval (13.64±2.46 vs 18.47±2.86 months) and postpartum estrus interval (51.66±17.08 vs 92.68±15.93 days) were significantly shorter in crossbred cows than in buffaloes. Among 3232 and 1828 crossbred cattle and buffaloes surveyed, 25.34 and 27.35 per cent had different reproductive problems. The problem of silent heat was more in buffaloes including heifers than the crossbred cows. The percentages of anoestrus and repeat breeding were comparatively higher in buffaloes including heifers as compared to crossbred cows. The average milk yield/day was 10.28±3.49 and 6.93±4.63 liters in crossbred cows and buffaloes, respectively (pis less than 0.05). The mean lactation length was more or less similar in both the classes of animals. Breeding (>99% through AI) and feeding practices of green (15-16 kg), dry (6-7 kg) fodder and concentrate (1-2 kg) were similar in cattle and buffaloes. Supplementation of mineral mixture was slightly higher in crossbred cows as compared to buffaloes, and concerned farmers had a greater tendency to provide drinking water ad lib or 3 times a day. The higher percentage of both cows and buffaloes were kept in close animal houses. The findings indicated the awareness level and facilities of farmers of coastal areas in dairy husbandry practices and thereby productive-reproductive problems in their animals, which need to be improved by scientific interventions.

Entrepreneurial Behavior of Skilled Youths of Banda District of Bundelkhand Region,Uttar Pradesh

2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-191
Author(s):  
Saurabh Singh ◽  
B. K. Gupta ◽  
B. P. Mishra ◽  
Gaurav Shukla ◽  
Saurabh S. Raghubanshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Rural Youth ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behaviour ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Economic Profile

India being predominantly agriculture and agripreneurs play vital and important role in theagricultural value chain. In today’s changing scenario, skills in entrepreneurship developmenthave become important and Skill Development of Rural Youth is a flagship scheme of theGovernment of India. The study was conducted in Banda district of Bundelkhand regionof Uttar Pradesh to study the entrepreneurial behaviour of youths and its impact on socio-economic status of youths. Total 90 respondents were selected through proportionaterandom sampling from three youth training centers of Banda district. The data were collectedwith the help of pre-structured schedule and entrepreneurial behaviour of youths wasassessed by seven components of entrepreneurial behaviour. It was found that the majority(66.67%) of respondents had medium level of entrepreneurial behaviour. Further, the socio-economic profile attributes like education, land holding, material possession, occupation,annual income and sources of information utilization were positively and significantlycorrelated with entrepreneurial behaviour of youths.

scholarly journals Socio-economic Profile and Adoption of Recommended Milking Practices among Small Dairy Farmers of Meenangadi Gram Panchayat of Wayanad District of Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
P Asiya ◽  
Girigan Gopi
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
The State ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Cattle Feed ◽  
Important Constraint ◽  
Economic Profile

The study was conducted in Meenangadi panchayat of Wayanad, Kerala. Agriculture was primary occupation for majority of the respondents (44 percent). 38 percentage of the respondents were utilising the facilities provided by the animal husbandry department of the state. According to the perception of 72 percent of the respondents, the most important constraint in dairy farming was the non-availability of fodder followed by responses that indicated the next deterrent to be the high cost of cattle feed (60 percent). A total of fourteen clean milking practices were analysed and adoption of milking practices were calculated by using adoption index. Majority of the respondents were found to be medium adopters.

scholarly journals Adoption Level of Animal Welfare Practices among Dairy Farmers in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
Jagdeep Gupta ◽  
S. Subash ◽  
M. C. A. Devi ◽  
Kalyan Mandi
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Central Plain ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Adoption Level

Animal welfare assumes much significance in the era of dairy commercialization, both for health of the animals as well as to improve the farm productivity. Although animal welfare scores, scales and modules have been developed and implemented at developed countries, the outreach of animal welfare and awareness about the same has not been given due importance in developing countries including India. In this context, the present research study was designed to make an attempt to find out the extent of adoption of animal welfare practices by the dairy farmers at field level. The study was conducted in the Central plain zone of Uttar Pradesh State. Four districts (Hardoi, Auraiya, Allahabad and Kaushambi) were selected purposively. One block from each district and from each block two villages and from each village 15 farmer-respondents were selected randomly. A total of 120 respondents were finally approached for the primary data collection. The salient findings revealed that, in case of overall adoption of animal welfare practices, more than half of the dairy farmers (55.83%) had medium level of adoption, whereas remaining 23.34 and 20.83% respondents had high and low levels of adoption, respectively. Hence, majority of the farmers were adopting the dairy management practices which met the welfare protocols of the dairy animals.

scholarly journals The impact of flood in 2018 on the socio-economic conditions of the dairy farmers in Pariyaram panchayat of Thrissur district of Kerala

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gleeja V.L. ◽  
Gleeja V.L. ◽  
Gleeja V.L. ◽  
Gleeja V.L. ◽  
Gleeja V.L.
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Livestock Farming System ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Livestock Rearing

Climate change poses existential threat on all forms of life on earth. Flood is one of the major fallout of it. Tropical humid zones experiences worst form of rain related disasters in the recent times. Kerala, a tropical humid state of India experienced one of the most destructive flood events of the century during August 2018. It had heavy impact on every sector including animal husbandry. Based on this event, a study was conducted to assess the impact of flood in 2018 on Livestock Farming System of Pariyaram Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala. The entire Panchayat was delineated into affected and unaffected wards and detailed survey on faming system and socio economic profile of the flood affected area was conducted. Pre and post flood livestock system of the flood affected area differed significantly regarding herd strength, milk production and feeding pattern. Livelihood of farmers who were depending on the agriculture and livestock rearing for their survival suffered due to the event, suggesting need for better preparedness.

scholarly journals Study of Type and Extent of Training Received by KVK Trainees

2020 ◽  
pp. 88-101
Author(s):  
Sabyasachi Karak ◽  
Siddhartha Dev Mukhopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
High Level

The present study has been conducted in three blocks of Nadia district with the specific objectives to ascertain the preferences of the trainees about different broad areas of training imparted by Gayeshpur Krishi Vigyan Kendra (hereafter to be mentioned as KVK); to ascertain the extent of training attended by trainee; and to study the extent of training received by KVK trainees on different aspects of farming. Data related with different aspects of research like, extent of attending training; preference of respondents for different aspects of training, extent of training received on different aspects etc. have been collected from 120 respondents of two study blocks by administering structured interview schedule. Data so collected were analyzed by use of appropriate statistical tools as discussed in methodological section. The results of the study showed that majority of the respondents attended training program in once in a three-month followed by once in six months and twice in a month respectively. The study also depicted that respondents had differential preferences for different aspects of training as well as they have received differential levels of training on different aspects of training imparted through KVK. The study can be concluded that respondents attended training program moderately to the tune of once in three months and once in six months; they were found to have semi-medium level of preferences about different aspects of training; primarily they have received medium level of training on seed science, crop production, plant protection and animal husbandry. In case of horticulture, it was found that majority of the respondents received high level of training followed by sei-medium level.

scholarly journals Participation of Tribal “Gujjar” Farmers in Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Una, Himachal Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandan Kumar Rai ◽  
Khajan Singh ◽  
Arti .
Keyword(s):  
Rural Economy ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Major Occupation

India has the second largest population of the tribal population in the world. “Gujjars” tribes of H.P. still stick to their ancestral profession of buffalo rearing and selling of milk and milk products. Animal husbandry and dairying (AHD) signifies as the major occupation of “Gujjars” tribe and contribute to food, economic, environmental, institutional, health, educational, social, infrastructural, nutritional security and thus in total to the livelihood security of tribes. Even the poorest of the poor tribes often have livestock that can help them along a pathway out of poverty. Dairy animals like cattle, buffaloes and goat are important species of livestock production systems of the tribes which contribute significantly to the rural economy. This study emphasized the analysis of participation of tribal “Gujjar” farmers in animal husbandry occupation. The study was conducted in Una district of Himachal Pradesh. Data were collected from 80 randomly selected “Gujjar” farmers from two villages of Amb block and two villages of Gagret block using structured interview schedule. The participation was observed more in the aspects related to milking, feeding, health care and management, breeding and buffalo rearing.

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