Economic Analysis of Milch Animals in Jaisinghpur Tehsil of District Kangra

Abstract

In Himachal Pradesh the contribution of animal husbandry to total agricultural output has increased steadily over the years. Animal husbandry is an effective instrument of social and economic change for improving the living standard and quality of life across all sections of society. Moreover, the livestock enterprise provides stability and economic viability to the farming system on sustainable basis. The study was carried out in Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district. A sample of 60 households was drawn from six villages using proportional allocation method. In the study area the size of holding was 0.61ha. The total number of livestock in terms of standard animal units was 2.51.The cropping intensity was higher on marginal farms.The sample farmers met the fodder requirement from owned and common lands. The marketed surplus and home consumption were higher on marginal farms as compared to small farms.Net returns from cow over total cost were found to be negative (INR. -391) in case of marginal farms, while it was positive (Rs. 223) in variable cost.The net returns over variable and total cost were found to be positive in case of buffalo. The break-even quantity (BEQ) for buffalo was 1245.30 litre.