Dairy farm project report 10 cows
Dairy farm
project report 10 cows
Project report for dairy farm ten
cows
Indigenous dairy breed/ cross-bred cow dairy farm
Dairy farming provides an excellent opportunity for self
employment of unemployed youth. It is
also an important source of income generation to small/marginal farmers and
agricultural labourers. Since agriculture is mostly seasonal, there is a
possibility of finding employment throughout the year for many persons through
dairy farming. Landless labourers. The white revolution of 70’s had made
spectacular land marks in Indian milk production scenario. India is the largest
milk producer of the world The increasing cost of feed ingredients and its
seasonal variability can be reduced by
undertaking fodder cultivation.This project report is based on following
assumption:-
Entrepreneur must
check the following points before starting a dairy farm.
1.Availability of good quality dairy breed cows in nearby
livestock market
2.Nearness of the Farm to Veterinary Hospital, Artificial
Insemination Center/livestock Aid Centers, MPCS
3.Marketing facility of milk and milk product in the
locality4.Availability of concentrates ,fodder & medicine in that locality.
Before starting a dairy farm the entrepreneurs/ farmers are
advised to undergo training on dairy
farming. They can contact Local Animal Husbandry Department staffs/Veterinary
College/agriculture University etc. for the purpose
Government subsidy available for these types of project–
Back ended capital subsidy 25% for general category (33.33% for SC/ST
beneficiaries) is available under government of India scheme Dairy
Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS.). Subsidy ceiling is Rs150000/ for
general category & Rs200000 for ST/SC category for dairy farm with ten
animals.Farmer from Odisha can avail back ended capital subsidy 25% for general
category (33.33% for SC/ST
beneficiaries) under government of Odisha scheme Promotion Of Dairy Entrepreneurship
(PDE).Subsidy ceiling is Rs150,000/ for general category & Rs166665/ for
ST/SC category for dairy farm with 10 animals for PDE scheme.Odisha farmer can
avail subsidy either under scheme PDE or DEDS.
Avail Bank loan and subsidy– In order to avail bank loan
& subsidy under DEDS/PDE the entrepreneur/farmers are advised to contact
local animal husbandry/veterinary officers. Animal resources development
department is the facilitator deportment for above schemes.
This project report is based on following assumption:
1.Freshly calved indigenous dairy breed/ crossbred cows like RedSindhi/ Sahiwal/ Gir/ Rathi/
Crossbred cows in 1st or 2nd lactation will be purchased in two batches of two
animals each at an interval of 5 to 6 months.
2.Availability of 2
acre of irrigated land is prerequisite
for the project
3.Cost of labour has not been taken into consideration since
full time labour is not required for the small unit. Family labour will be
utilized for maintance of the dairy farm.
4.Fodder cultivation considered in 2 acre land ,Two crops
considered per year.
5.Cow dung produced will be utilized as Manure for fodder
cultivation.
6.Cost of rearing calves is not considered as it will be
nullified by their sale value
7.In case of death
cow new cow will be purchased from insurance claim money
8.The scheme is workable on the above guidelines if run by
the dairy farmer on scientific lines.
Housing for cows
Floor –Pucca, strong concrete cemented, impervious to
moisture ,and have slope 1 in 60 towards gutter. Plinth should be 2ft. higher
than ground.
Walls-3ft. high
lengthwise brick wall on sides, End wall should be solid made of bricks.
Roof– 14-16ft. high at the center and 8ft. high on the side
wall .there should be hang over
3ft beyond wall to prevent rain water
from entering cow shade. Roof should be of asbestos, cement asbestos, or tile.
thatched roof can replace asbestos in
low cost housing
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