The role of record keeping and maintenance in enhancing decision making among smallholder dairy farmers in Gitugi Ward in Murang’a County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Maku Gichohi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Smallholder Dairy

Dairy farmers are expected to maintain farm records for aiding decisions making. However, the extent to which farm records inform decision making is not clear in Gitugi Ward in Murang’a County, Kenya. This study aimed to determine the role that record keeping and maintenance play in enhancing decision making of smallholder dairy farmers in that area. Descriptive survey research design was used to examine 175 smallholder dairy farmers. Simple random sampling technique was used in getting a sample size of 118 subjects. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was used to test the underlying proposition. Most smallholder dairy farmers have adequate experience in dairy farming and have minimum basic education, although not sufficient for making complex computations and interpretations for key decision making. The kind of decisions made based on dairy farm records statistically and significantly affect output in dairy farming businesses. Livestock Extension Officers should embark on advocacy programs, sensitization workshops, mentorship and training programs on record maintenance practices to ensure dairy farm records are preserved and utilized in supporting decision making. The findings of this study contribute to improvement of dairy farming information management practices and in making data-supported decisions among dairy farmers in Gitugi Ward, Mathioya Sub-County and in other geopolitical regions.

scholarly journals Status of Rural Women in Dairy Farming in Amritsar District of Punjab

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-113
Author(s):  
Prabhjot Kaur ◽  
Lavleen Kaur ◽  
. Astha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Farm Women ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Small Female ◽  
Women In Decision Making

The present study examines the status of rural women in dairy farming in Amritsar district of Punjab. The study was based on the primary data collected for 2019-20 year from female dairy farmers selected through multistage purposive sampling technique. The data was analysed by using simple tabular analysis and other statistical tools. All the activities related to dairy farming was performed by female dairy farmers. Small size female dairy farmers performed all the activities related to dairy farming ranging from disposal of cow dung to care of sick and new born animals. Large size female dairy farmers hired labour for dairy activities due to higher income of the households and large number of animals. The role of rural women in decision making is paradoxical to their contribution in dairy farming. For various dairy related decisions like feeding of milch animals, management of milch animals, sale of milk and utilization of amount obtained from dairy farming rural women either only consulted or had no role in decision making. Independent decision making by rural women in dairy related activities was negligible in the study area. The major factors affecting the income of female dairy farmers was education, operated area and herd size. The main problems faced by female dairy farmers were negligible role of dairy farm women in decision making, non availability of adequate veterinary services, illiteracy of dairy farm women, lack of staff at government hospitals and lack of capital.  The study suggested that to increase the income of rural women from dairy rural women should be more educated and empowered through extension facilities by government. Due to stagnation in growth of agriculture, dairy can be used as an alternative for marginal and small farmers for increasing their income. Marginal and small female dairy farmers should be give more subsidies, loan and training for dairy business. Strict rules should be made regarding working of veterinary hospitals as the doctors were not available in the government veterinary hospitals in the study area.  

A parametric test evaluating smallholder farmers’ training needs in Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 537-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanita Kataike ◽  
Durga Prasad Venkata Modekurti ◽  
Eric Butali ◽  
David Magumba ◽  
Andrew Ronnie Mugenyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Pearson Coefficient ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Milk Marketing ◽  
Training Programmes

PurposeEffective rural agribusiness development requires dedicated training programmes therefore, this paper is an attempt to investigate smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness sector. The purpose of this paper is to study a bigger research project of the dairy value chain in agribusiness framework in the Rwenzori region.Design/methodology/approachA sample size of 100 dairy farmers were randomly selected from two Districts in the Rwenzori region. The descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) provided a basis for discussion. Furthermore, parametric Pearson coefficient test was conducted to examine the smallholder farmers’ TNs and assess its association with selected socio-demographic characteristics of the dairy farmers.FindingsThe analysis indicated that dairy farmers expressed the need for a training program. Most frequently requested topics include: fodder cultivation, quality and safe milk handling, milk marketing, calf feeding and rearing, animal nutrition and financial literacy out of 12 topics. The least desired TNs was record keeping.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings contribute to the understanding of dairy farmers’ TNs.Practical implicationsThe identified 12 key training intervention areas for the dairy farmers inform policymakers Dairy Development Authority and other development bodies in the Rwenzori region to address the challenges and improve smallholder dairy farming practices.Originality/valueThe study applies a synthesis review to identify theoretically acceptable variables that measure smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness. The paper also shares the empirical evidence of a pioneering attempt to identify smallholder dairy farmers’ TNs in Uganda.

scholarly journals A study on value added dairy products and availability of milk, meat and egg at consumers’ level in selected areas of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
MT Uddin ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
M Nasrin
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
The Impact

The goal of the study was to analyze the different actors involved in the dairy products value chain with their value addition activities and estimate the demand for livestock products through measuring the availability of milk, meat and egg at individual level. With this goal, the study was conducted in four districts namely Sirajganj, Bogra, Rangpur and Narsingdi which were selected purposively for this study based on concentration of dairy farming and the presence of dairy processing plants/companies. The simple random sampling technique was followed to select a total of 240 from six types of stakeholders/ actors i.e., input suppliers, dairy farmers, milk traders, processing plants/companies including their branches/agents, credit organizations and service providers, and consumers of livestock products. Data and information were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, mathematical techniques, enterprise analysis, SWOT analysis and value chain analysis followed by graphical presentation. Cost of milk per litre was highest in Narsingdi (Tk. 25.33) and lowest in Sirajganj (Tk. 19.66). Dairy farmers in Narshingdi derived highest net return per cow per day (Tk. 109.48). Investment in dairy farming was highly profitable since BCR per day per cow in all the districts were more than one. Collection point/processing plants added highest value (35.5%) to a product followed by farmers (25.2%), milk traders (28.3%) and retailers (11.0%). The availability of milk, meat and egg was higher in all the study areas than the national average. The impact of price and income on quantity demand was statistically significant for all the products. The demand for milk and egg was price elastic whereas demand for meat was price inelastic. On the other hand, the demand for livestock products was found as income inelastic. However, in spite of various problems and threats, there is a great export potential for value added dairy products along with satisfying the unmet consumer demand in the domestic market for such products. Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 21-25: 45-55, 2018

scholarly journals Evaluasi Aspek Teknis Pemeliharaan Sapi Perah Berdasarkan Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) di Peternakan Rakyat Cibungbulang

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Asminaya Santy Nur ◽  
B. P. Purwanto ◽  
A. Atabany ◽  
Nurlaha Nurlaha
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
Feed Management ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Cow Health

ABSTRAKPeningkatan produktivitas ternak dapat dicapai melalui perbaikan aspek teknis pemeliharaan yang meliputi perbaikan genetik, pakan, pengelolaan, perkandangan dan kesehatan ternak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi penerapan aspek teknis pemeliharaan sapi perah berdasarkan Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) pada peternakan sapi perah rakyat di Cibungbulang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei dan pembagian kuisioner, observasi serta pengukuran langsung. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan disajikan dalam bentuk frekuensi tabulasi untuk menggambarkan karakteristik penerapan setiap aspek pemeliharaan sapi perah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan aspek teknis pemeliharaan sapi perah berdasarkan Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) di peternakan rakyat Cibungbulang sebesar 69,75% pada musim hujan dan 67,25% pada musim kemarau. Aspek kesehatan ternak memperlihatkan nilai yang sangat rendah baik pada musim hujan maupun musim kemarau sehingga perlu mendapatkan perhatian khusus agar produktivitas ternak dapat ditingkatkan secara optimal.Kata kunci: biji kecipir, Trichoderma viride, pH, suhu, protein, serat kasarABSTRACTIncreased dairy cow productivity can be achieved through improving the technical aspects of maintenance which include genetic improvement, feed, management, housing and dairy cow health. This study was done to evaluate the application of the technical aspects of dairy cow maintenance based on the Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) on smallholder dairy farm in Cibungbulang. The research method used was a survey and distribution of questionnaires, observations and direct measurements. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in frequency tabulations to describe the characteristics and application each aspect of dairy cow maintenance. The results showed that the implementation of technical aspects of dairy cow maintenance was based on the Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) at smallholder dairy farm in Cibungbulang i.e 69.75% in rainy season and 67.25% in dry season. The health aspect of dairy cow shows a very low value both in rainy and dry season so need special attention to increased productivity optimally.Keywords: dairy cow, technical aspects of maintenance, GDFP 

scholarly journals Impact of Production Efficiency and Appropriate Technology to Smallholder Dairy Farm’s Revenue

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 396
Author(s):  
Rochadi Tawaf ◽  
Fitrya Russanti
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Dairy Cooperatives ◽  
Farm Business

The research aims to know the influence of appropriate technology toward smallholder dairy farm business revenue and to the technical efficiency of production factors. This research was conducted in Subang district to the members of dairy cooperatives smallholder dairy farmers from the 1stApril to the 30th June 2015. The survey was used to collect the data from 30 respondents, chosen by simple random sampling. The Cobb Douglass analysis was used to determine the appropriate technology as production factors influenced dairy farm revenue. The result showed that the application of appropriate technology feed, cow-shed, breeding and innovation, were significantly affected to the farm revenue (R2=0.823). For production factors, the positive effect of the revenue is show by feed and cow-shed, but the breeding and innovation are not giving effect. The technical efficiency showed that feed had achieved efficiently, drawn from the analysis of return to scale of 1.941. This value shows that the small holder dairy farm is on an increasing return to scale condition which is suitable to develop.  Keywords: Dairy Farmer, appropriate technology, revenue and farm business

scholarly journals Applying science as a tool for dairy farmers

2005 ◽  
pp. 61-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Savage ◽  
C. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Dairy Systems ◽  
Operating Strategies ◽  
Gross Margins ◽  
On Farm ◽  
The Impact

Dairy Systems Monitoring (DSM) was developed out of response from dairy farmers for a benchmarking tool that made fair and equitable comparisons between farms. This benchmarking system is used by the clients to improve their productivity and profitability. The dairy farm simulation model UDDER is used to simulate the farm system. The input information is milk production from fencepost, and monthly data from the farm, including, areas, stock numbers, supplements, crops and nitrogen (N). The model is then calibrated to simulate the farms production, revised and validated monthly. There has been a successful uptake of this program. Currently 50 farms are involved. Dairy Systems Monitoring has generated change in the systems of participating farmers. Dairy Systems Monitoring has proven to be an effective tool to demonstrate the impact of a range of new technologies on farm systems. The tool is used on an ongoing basis to simulate and compare different operating strategies. It has the ability for clients to compare themselves to simular farms. A key benchmark that is analysed is the feed harvested. For every additional 1 tonne of dry matter (DM) harvested, the gross margin (GM) increases by $339/ha. The question this poses for participants is "how do we harvest more pasture"? Is it by growing more pasture, or improving management to harvest more of the existing pasture growth? Dairy Systems Monitoring is an effective extension tool to highlight the impact of new technologies or management practices on the client's farm program. Keywords: benchmarking, dairy farm programmes, feed harvested, gross margins, UDDER model

scholarly journals Effect of Holistic Adoption of Dairy Farming Technologies on Households Farm Income of Small and Marginal Farmers: A Study of Telangana

2020 ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Ch. Ramya Sri ◽  
K. Suhasini
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Minimum Cost ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Government Role ◽  
Dairy Animals ◽  
Unemployed Youth

Dairy farming provides an excellent opportunity for self-employment of unemployed youth. It is also an important source of income generation for small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. Since agriculture is mostly seasonal, there is a possibility of finding employment throughout the year for many persons through dairy farming and landless labourers. Dairy farming in India is more of subsidiary activity represented by plurality of small holder dairy farmers and entrepreneurs. The value of milk alone is well above Rs.35 thousand crores and livestock contributes nearly 5% to National GDP, accounting for more than 25% of agricultural GDP (Planning Commission, 2010). Cluster sampling technique is adopted for identification of three clusters, which are mutually homogeneous but internally heterogeneous. Three clusters included three mandals of Khammam district i.e., Mudigonda, Kusumanchi, Nelakondapalli are selected for the study. The income from dairy farming is surpassing the income from crop production enterprises and the risk is less compared to crop. The dairy animals are not improved breeds, so improved breeds and cross-bred suitable dairy units will enhance the income from dairy. Even though the farmers have both livestock and dairy enterprises, there is a lack of integration to the extent of 50% of the sampled farmers. Such awareness has to be created. There is capital crunch created faced by marginal and small farmers, credit support and technical support would enhance the household income. Need for Government role in improving the supply of inputs and services to dairy farmers/beneficiaries at their doorsteps with minimum cost by promoting milk co-operatives which maintain the milk chilling and processing centres and play a remunerative price within a stipulated time. Developing viable farmer’s cooperatives societies/federations like: milk producers’ cooperative societies at village and district levels, federations, boards and corporations is needed.

scholarly journals Smallholder Dairy Farmers' Livelihoods: Opportunities and Challenges in Metta Robi Woreda, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naol Dibaba Wami
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
The Government

Abstract In today's world, small-scale dairy farming has become commonplace. Farmers in Ethiopia, particularly in rural areas, have used it to supplement their income and ensure food security. This study aimed to assess the opportunities and challenges for the livelihoods of smallholder dairy farmers in Metta Robi woreda. A mixed research method was applied, with descriptive and cross-sectional research designs. A total of 372 SDFs (households) who performed dairy farming in the research area were selected using a systematic sampling technique. In addition, three kebeles in Metta Robi woreda were randomly picked from a total of 23 kebeles. The questionnaire was used to obtain quantitative data, while in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, and personal observation were employed to collect qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, which were performed using SPSS Version 21. On the other hand, the qualitative data were transcribed and analyzed thematically. The findings showed that households in the study area engaged in a variety of livelihood activities. For more than half of the sampled households, on-farm activities are their primary source of income. The data also revealed that the study area's opportunities included appropriate environmental conditions, availability of land and water, market and road, social networks, access to information, crop residue availability, and credit service. However, land-use change, market fluctuations and inaccessibility, a lack of labor and sufficient competence, a lack of infrastructure, livestock diseases, and a scarcity of feed and water were mentioned as issues that affected SDFs' livelihoods. It was suggested that the government pay special attention to the challenges that affect SDFs' livelihoods in general and the study area in particular.

scholarly journals Decision Making Ability of Women Entrepreneurs Involved in Dairy Farming

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepanka . ◽  
Amit Singh ◽  
Sanjeev Kumar Singh ◽  
Madhu Tiwari ◽  
Rashmi  .
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Dairy Animals

Empowerment of women is fundamental for the progress of the country. Women play an important role in the socio-economic development of the country and in India they play a dual role. Women of the present day has extended her foot in every sphere and excelled through the same. They have broken the boundaries restricted to the house-hold work and the prejudice that women are homemaker and that they cannot compete with men. Women have increased their participation in economic activities especially in dairy farming activity as a as manager, decision makers and skilled workers. Therefore the study was planned to assess the decision making ability of the women entrepreneurs involved in dairy farming. This study was conducted in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh and a total of 120 women respondents were selected for study. Decision making ability of the respondents in dairy enterprise was studied under six subheads feeding, viz., breeding and management, health care, marketing and processing and miscellaneous activities. The response was collected by using a pretested structured interview schedule. The result shows that majority of respondents had decision making ability in feeding practices i.e., 68.18 per cent, 52.71 involved in breeding practices, 60.08 per cent involve in management practices, 57.92 per cent involved in health care, 61.46 per cent involved in marketing practices, 42.33 per cent involved in miscellaneous practices as insurance of dairy animals, advantage of dairy schemes etc. Though much of work of dairy farming is carried out by women but extension efforts and capacity building programmes are not generally designed for greater involvement of women and extending benefits to them. Therefore training module for scientific dairy farming can be formulated especially for women to improve their efficiency.

scholarly journals Case Study on Successful Dairy Farmer of Virudhunagar District

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
V. Jothika ◽  
R. Rajasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Cattle Feed ◽  
Dairy Farmer ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Selection Of

Food security means that all people must have access to adequate, healthy, reliable and nutritious food both physically and economically in order to meet the nutritional needs and food priorities that are necessary for an active and healthy life at all times. Dairy farming in today’s world is an essential system of agriculture to meet out the growing nutritional needs of the country. India is the largest milk producer and the second largest milk products producer in the world. This paper deals with the case study of a dairy farmer Mr. Perumal who had experience of thirty years in dairy farming and hence runs a dairy farm successfully which is located at the Alagiyanallur village of Virudhunagar district. Case study method of research was adopted. The data was collected through the semi-structured personal interview schedule and the results were documented. He owned about 1.5 acres of land in which the Cumbu Napier Co 4 for feeding the livestock were grown. His dairy firm comprises of 20 milch animals, 10 goats and 50 chickens. He runs his firm in terms of low investment since the seeds were distributed to him at free of cost as he was a member of SEEDS company which is located at Mallaginar village and the chickens were fed with the ration rice. It was found that the success factors of his firm were the selection of HF breed which is the high milk yielding breed followed by the proper maintenance of the livestock from diseases and the feeding of Krishi Bypass cattle feed. He initially had five animals left over by his father and later he developed his firm by availing loan from the bank. He mainly concentrates on the dairy farming. The expenses and the returns of the firm were recorded and documented. He had helped his villagers for the start up of the dairy farming as he came to know the importance of dairy production and he also provided the advices on the management practices of the livestock.He had further planned to develop his success path by starting up a dairy enterprise. SWOC analysis was conducted and the findings were documented. The factors that contributed for his success include Selection of HF breed, Maintenance of the livestock from diseases, Feeding provided along with the Krishi Bypass cattle feed.

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