Challenges to Overcome by the Members of the NARMUL Dairy Cooperative

S. Satish, Ranjit Kumar and Ajay Kumar Koshta

Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2021, vol. 39, issue 10

Abstract: Dairy cooperatives have played an important role in improving the economy of small milk producers’ households in different regions of India. Telangana is one amongst them, which is predominantly an agricultural state with an excellent potential for milk production. The study was conducted to analyze the constraints faced by dairy farmers of Yadadri- Bhongir district of Telangana. The study data was collected during March-April 2021 from 90 milk producers of NARMUL co-operative in Yadadri-Bhuvangiri district of the state. Low procurement price of milk, Lack of disease control programs, No Bonus, Lack of milk testing & animal screening facilities, Irregular visits of Veterinary staff were considered as the most serious constraints where as, Unavailability of first aid services and lack of sufficient supply of vaccines to the animals, Non availability of loan facilities, Lack of artificial insemination (A.I.) facilities in/around the village, Inadequate supply of feed and mineral mixture were considered as the least serious constraints.

Keywords: Livestock; Production/Industries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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