Success Story on Backyard Aseel Poultry Rearing under SBGF Programme
R. Thangadurai*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papparapatty, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (636 809), India
C. Sivakumar
Research Station, Paiyur, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu (635 112), India
M. Vijayakumar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu (643 101), India
M.A. Vennila
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papparapatty, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (636 809), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Backyard, Poultry, Rearing, Success
Abstract
Backyard poultry with native breeds is easy to manage, less risky and can generate better incomes, for the poor households. It has the potential to alleviate rural poverty, eradicate malnutrition and create employment opportunities too. With a little external support from KVK Dharmapuri under Livelihood support and nutritional and security of tribal women through improved backyard poultry rearing in Dharmapuri districtby initiating small farm enterprises, the tribal farming communities in Dharmapuri district have shown that it is possible to improve health and livelihoods.
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