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Success Story of Dairy Farming Practices at Kolhapur District: A Case Study

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  • Vadrale, Kavita S.
  • Ovhal, Vishal V.
  • Nanavare, Dada R.

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Gokul dairy collects milk from the rural part of the Kolhapur District. Among the various villages, Vadakshivale village is the major milk contributor to Gokul Dairy. Many families in the villages depend on the milk business. Dairy farmers are ahead in milk production and are undertaking many innovative practices to increase milk productivity. Therefore, the present study portrays the dairy farming practices in this village. The study has taken 100 dairy farmers to gather information about dairy farming practices. The unique features of the dairy farming practices in this village are; Dairy farmers prefer to accommodate both buffalo and cow in their cattle shed. Cattle sheds are equipped with many modern facilities, like rubber mats, lights, music systems, fans, foggers and flooring, etc., to enhance milk production. Dairy farmers are very prompt about cleaning the cattle shed and also particular about milking time. The animal’s fodder consists of both green and dry fodder, but the proportion of the green fodder is more to get more milk quantity. Fodder is provided in chopped form along with some nutrients.

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  • Vadrale, Kavita S. & Ovhal, Vishal V. & Nanavare, Dada R., 2022. "Success Story of Dairy Farming Practices at Kolhapur District: A Case Study," Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Indian Society of Agricultural Marketing, vol. 36(3).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:injagm:399853
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.399853
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