Shifting of Traditional Livestock Farming to Commercial Farming
P. Rajbongshi*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Udalguri, Assam Agricultural University, Lalpool BTAD, Udalguri (784 514), Assam, India
K. D. Nath
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Udalguri, Assam Agricultural University, Lalpool BTAD, Udalguri (784 514), Assam, India
D. Borah
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Udalguri, Assam Agricultural University, Lalpool BTAD, Udalguri (784 514), Assam, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Piggery, Goatery, Net profit, Livestock
Abstract
Pig farming is an important livelihood source for the tribal people in India. However, the pig farms are faced with a number of problems. The study was carried out in Dogormokha village under Udalguri Subdivision of District Udalguri, BTAD, Assam regarding the increase of farm income through adopting scientific rearing of livestock specially piggery over traditional farming system. The present survey revealed that the selected innovative farmer was able to earn an annual net profit of Rs. 34,000.00 only from piggery sector, Rs. 14,000.00 only form goatery and Rs. 11,000.00 only from poultry rearing.
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