A Nutshell Description of Dairy Farming

A proper and in-depth knowledge about dairy farming in India is a must thing before initiating a profitable dairy farming business in India. This business provides an excellent opportunity for self-employment of the unemployed youth. It is one of the effective sources of income to small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. India is known to be as one of the largest milk producers of the world. The demand for milk and dairy products is rapidly increasing in our nation. Undertaking fodder cultivation can reduce the increasing cost of feed ingredients and its seasonal variability.

How safe is Dairy Farming?

Dairy Farming is considered to be a safe business for the following reasons:

•    It is an eco-friendly business that does not cause any environmental pollution, unlike other industries.
•    Call for skilled labour is relatively less.
•    Dairy market is active and runs around the year.
•    The inventory requires a minimum investment.
•    During the time of emergency, the entire establishment can be shifted to a new location.
•    Animals can be insured.
•    Amount of energy required to run the dairy farms are relatively less. This is because biogas plant fed with cow dung supplies maximum energy to meet the daily needs of the whole system.
•    The decomposed slurry of biogas plant can also be used as organic manure.

Limitations of Dairy Farming:

•    The breeding of animals and the expected milk yield depends upon various factors as it is a biological phenomenon.
•    Besides good and systematic planning, dairy farming requires a reliable, alert and diligent manager.
•    Inadequate and improper management of feeding, animal health and lack of quality control in any stage of production can adversely affect the profitability of the entire venture.

How to begin with effective Dairy Farming:

•    Craft out a definite aim and objective of your farm. Every year a progressive aim for breeding and production should be decided.
•    Having discussions with experienced farm owners and visiting a dairy farm that runs on a commercial basis is a smart move. Analyzing every event logically can help you take effective decisions.
•    Before starting your own dairy business try to work for an existing farm for a minimum period of 6 months.
•    Have a proper and sound knowledge of feed and fodder market of your region and the difficulties in relation to seasons.
•    Build and manage a good team of hardworking and reliable people.
•    Visiting a cattle market and observing the animals and the people engaged in buying them can also be beneficial.
•    Learn about Dairy Farming through potential books and watch effective videos relating to the same.

The above-mentioned points will strongly help you to start a potential dairy business. Having consulted a dairy consultant is always a beneficial thing. An experienced person will guide you in the right direction and help you make the right decision.

Amol Ghodke is an experienced and well-known dairy consultant in India. With his years of expertise and firsthand knowledge about the whole dairy scenario, he is able to provide effective guidance to the aspiring entrepreneurs and helped them shape a bright career.  To get the expert guidance, contact us now!