Impact of Saras Dairy Milk Collection Centres on the Dairy Farmers in Udaipur District of Rajasthan
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Date
2022
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MPUAT, Udaipur
Abstract
The present study entitled “Impact of Saras Dairy Milk Collection Centres
on the Dairy Farmers in Udaipur District of Rajasthan” was conducted with the
specific objectives.
1. To access the knowledge level of beneficiary and non- beneficiary dairy
farmers about improved milk production techniques
2. To access the adoption level of beneficiary and non- beneficiary dairy farmers
about milk production techniques
3. To access the impact of Saras dairy milk collection centres on beneficiary
dairy farmers.
4. To access the constraints about improved milk production for beneficiary and
non- beneficiary dairy farmers.
The present study was conducted in Udaipur district of Southern Rajasthan
which was purposively selected. There are 22 Panchayat Samiti, out of which two
Panchayat Samiti namely Bhinder, and Sakumber were selected on the basis of
maximum milk collection centers. From each selected Panchayat Samiti, Three milk
collection centers were selected on the basis of maximum milk collection and 20
respondents (10 beneficiary and 10 non-beneficiary) from each milk collection center
were randomly selected with the help of MCC incharge. Thus, total 120 respondents
were selected for the study. Data were collected from the respondents by using
interview schedule. The collected data was categorized, analyzed by using
appropriate statistical measures in computer and tabulated for the convenience. The
results were presented along with the proper citations of prior studies. The key
findings of the study are:
It was observed that most of beneficiary respondents and non-beneficiary
respondents belonged to less than 30 years of age group, majority of the respondents were educated functionally literate. Half of the respondents were small farmers.
Majority of respondents had nuclear family. Less than half of respondents belonged
to small size family. Maximum number of the respondents were engaged with
Agriculture+ Animal husbandry. Majority of the respondents had pakka house. Less
than half of respondents had above 4-7 animals.
Study revealed that most of beneficiary respondents was perceived knowledge
about the aspect namely Breeding, Management, Marketing, feeding and health care.
knowledge about “Appropriate time for mating during oestrus cycle” “Calving
interval in cattle”, and “Cultural Practices”, Type of ration should be feed to a
cow/buffalo just after calving” and Common method of fodder conservation in your
area, Good ration for dairy animals, Fodder crops grown in your area, How all the
cattle are kept in housing system and Clean milk production, Stage of pregnancy one
should stop milking of a cow, At what age male calf should be castrated.
Extent of adoption of Record of breeding, Castration of male calve, artificial
insemination. Feed colostrum to newly born calf, feed adequate amount of fodder for
milch animals feed of green fodder for animals, made roof for shelter, provide clean
water to animals, Follow the proper method of milking, Contact with Milk collection
agencies, where do you sell your calf. Proper transport facilities available, what you
know about Saras dairy products, proper Market facilities in the area.
Qualitative Impact aspect Change in heard size of cattle, Change in Exotic
breed of cattle, Change in annual income, Change in milk production (lit. per day) and
Qualitative aspect like Small milk collection centers will be enhanced in rural area,
Improve socio-economic status of Dairy farmer, Budget for profitable farming is
managed, under Milk Collection Centers, The participation of beneficiaries in social,
programmers is increased, Improvement in health and education of the farmers.
Study revealed that most constraints of beneficiary and non- beneficiary
respondents regarding to aspect namely Breeding, Management, Marketing, feeding
and health care. Most constraints about Lack of breeding bull Lack of knowledge
about A. I, Poor results with A.I. practices, Non- availability of A.I. centers in the
clusters of villages, Lack of knowledge about, appropriate time of mating are major
statements related to constraints.
Description
Impact of Saras Dairy Milk Collection Centres on the Dairy Farmers in Udaipur District of Rajasthan
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Singh D. and Rathore R.S.