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started by anonymous on 12 Jan 15
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    Be it a school kid, or a grown up adult or an old person, milk takes many forms like tea, health drink or coffee and becomes the one drink with which everyone starts their day. In addition to this domestic use, milk has a lot of commercial value too as it is milk that is used in different forms in the manufacturing of different products like ice-creams, chocolates, cakes and many more. Thus, it is loud and clear that farming dairy is big and profitable venture.


    Defined as a subclass of agricultural enterprise, dairy farming is a long-term enterprise that is producing milk and other dairy products. Thus, be it manufacturing it to sell in its core form or for other processing needs, here are some of the key pointers that need to be thought of before setting up or farming a dairy:


  • Prepare a business plan and conduct an SWOT analysis about your dairy farm venture. It is very essential for you to have a get a clear picture of the mandatory things like: how many cows you plan to milk? Who are your buyers of milk? What is your manpower requirement? What is the initial investment needed?

  • Despite the fact that you have a knowhow of dairy farms, it is always suggested to take expert advice so that you work on the minute details too. Visiting other dairy farms and observing how they function would also give you hands on idea about how the business works. However, this knowledge is just to get a feel. Remember that every business model is unique and different.

  • Ensure to give complete attention on what your animals feed on. In other words, it is very essential that the animals are fed on nutritious food so that they produce ample milk and also produce calf too.

  • Dairy cattle produce a lot of organic manure that is many a times considered as waste. Therefore, it is suggested to take expert advice to convert this waste into a great source for the farms. Some can also opt for double crop from the land so that more manure can be used.

  • As dairy farming involves heavy investment in terms of land, building, cows etc. It is suggested to be careful with your investment. In other words, for starters it is better they divert more money towards the cows and other indispensable things and rent out things like equipment, land, building, etc.

  • Ensure that the cows are taken good care of. Tying up with veteran doctor is suggested.

  • Supporting the movement of increasing milk production, The Trivedi Effect® too has joined the journey by conducting various researches on dairy farming. The good news is that The Trivedi Effect® treated cows have shown an increase in milk production and reproduction too.



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    The author is associated with Trivedi Science and has written many contents on industrial agriculture, poultry research, science experiments etc.

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