ASSUMPTIONS IN 10 COWS DAIRY FARM PROJECT REPORT
This project report is based on the following assumption:
- freshly calved indigenous dairy breed/ crossbred cows like RedSindhi/ Sahiwal/ Gir/ Rathi/ Crossbred cows in 1st or 2nd lactation will be purchased in two batches of two animals each at an interval of 5 to 6 months.
2.A vailability of 2 acre of irrigated land is prerequisite for the project
3.C ost of labour has not been taken into consideration since full-time labour is not required for the small unit. Family labour will be utilized for maintenance of the dairy farm.
4.Fodder cultivation considered in 2-acre land, Two crops considered per year.
- Cow dung produced will be utilized as Manure for fodder cultivation.
- Cost of rearing calves is not considered as it will be nullified by their sale value
- In case of death cow, new cow will be purchased from insurance claim money
8.The scheme is workable on the above guidelines if run by the dairy farmer on scientific lines.
| . Techno-economic parameters | |
| Type of Animal | indigenous Milch breed /CB |
| No. of Animals | 10 |
| Cost of Animal (Rs./animal) | 30000/cow |
| Average Milk Yield (litre/day) | 10 |
| Floor space (sqft) per adult animal | 40 |
| Floor space (sqft) per calf | 20 |
| Cost of construction per sqft (Rs.) | 300 |
| Cost of equipment per animal (Rs.) | 1500 |
| Cost of fodder cultivation (Rs./acre/season) | 5000 |
| Insurance premium (% per annum) | 5 |
| Veterinary aid/animal/ year (Rs.) | 1000 |
| Cost of concentrate feed (Rs./kg) | 20 |
| Cost of dry fodder (Rs./kg) | 2 |
| Rate of interest (%) | 12 |
| Repayment period (years) | 6 |
| Selling price of milk/litre (Rs./kg) | 32 |
| Sale price of gunny bags (Rs. per bag) | 10 |
| Lactation days | 280 |
| Dry days | 150 |