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The dairy farming is emerging in a big way in the recent years. Although
production of milk has increased but productivity is still not up to the mark. To increase
the productivity and sustain livelihood security the specialized training courses provided by
Krishi Vigyan Kendras can play a pivotal role. Although vocational training in dairy
farming provided by the KVK,Kapurthala has helped in increasing the knowledge,
inculcating skills and improving socio-economic status of the rural poor. But the real
impact of these training courses was rarely studied. During the year 2009, in-depth survey
of 60 dairy trainees was done to know the impact of these specialized training courses on
dairy farming. It was found that as a result of training the average herd size with dairy
farmers increased from 7.68 to 9.21. Knowledge level of trainees in breed characteristics,
disease management, feed management etc had increased. Number of trainees having
knowledge about feed preparation technology increased from 6.67 to 100.00 per cent and
average knowledge score of the trainees from 3.64 to 6.39. Not only there was gain in
knowledge farmers actually applied that gained knowledge at their farms which resulted in
enhancement of their daily income. None of the trainee used UMMB licks before the
training while after training percentage of trainees using UMMB licks was 18.75 per cent.
Thus, with along with gain in knowledge there was adoption of recent technologies among
the dairy farmers. As a result of improved management at dairy farms the average milk
production per animal per year increased from 6.76 to 6.93. The average reduction in cost
of management of disease per animal per year was approximately Rs. 708.22. Increase in
net profit per animal per year was Rs. 2607.82. Thus, it can be concluded that specialized
training courses in dairy farming are proving to be beneficial to the dairy farmers by
enhancing their socio-economic status.
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Sample Selection : In the present paper an attempt has been made to analyse the
various training courses organized by the KVK, Kapurthala on dairy farming.
This in depth survey of respondent was conducted during the month of
October,2009. The trainees who acquired specialized vocational training on dairy
farming during the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 were interviewed in
order to assess the impact of training courses organized by the KVK Kapurthala.
A total of 179 dairy farmers were imparted vocational training of 10 to 15 days
duration during these years. Out of these, 60 ex-trainees were interviewed for the
study purpose.
Method of data Collection : The method used was face to face interviews with the
ex trainees. The semi-structured interview schedule was developed to know
change in number of trainees having knowledge about different aspect of dairy
farming before and after the training. Similarly, change in type, breed and
number of animals before and after training were also studied. To assess the gain
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in knowledge, knowledge score of the trainees during pre test were compared
with their current knowledge scores.
Similarly, change in number, type and breed along with economic benefits
gained by training as a result of due to decrease in management cost and increase
milk production were also calculated on prevalent cost basis.
The data thus obtained was analysed by using frequencies and percentages
to make generalizations about the impact of training programmes.
The data thus made it evident that the vocational training imparted at the KVK
level won the confidence of trainees who made some alterations in the number
and type of animals available within their dairy farms (Table 1)
The data presented in table 2 clearly envisaged that there was considerable
difference in knowledge of trainees during pre test and in current knowledge
scores. Percentage of trainees having knowledge about breed characteristics
increased by three times and average knowledge score of the trainees also
increased from 4.44 to 6.32. Current average knowledge score of trainees in area
feed management was 6.39 while earlier it was 3.64 only. Number of trainees
having knowledge about feed preparation was only 6.67 per cent while during
current survey 100.00 per cent of the surveyed trainees had knowledge about
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100% small as well as large animals should be got vaccinated. Therefore, it was
emphasized loudly in the entire training course. On reviewing it was found that
now 98.33 % trainees were getting their animals vaccinated regularly. Thus,
there was good impact of the awareness as well as training imparted by KVK,
Kapurthala during the last 2 years.
whole sale price. This cost of locally made feed is on higher side. However, the
response of homemade feed was so good that there was overall increase in milk
production from 6.76 litres to 6.93 litres increase to the tune 2.51%. Average
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milk production per farmer increased from 30.09 litres to 37.82 litres an increase
of 25.69 per cent.
13590/-. It was thus inferred that farmers must acquire trainings before taking
any entrepreneur in order to increase their income as well as net profit.
Conclusion
Based on the analysed data it was found that after attending the various
training programmes there was gain in knowledge and skill of the beneficiaries.
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