Grass Based Dairy Farming

Grass based dairy farming is very profitable. Just make sure that you are in the right location, has proper knowledge about this type of farming and determined to try this form of venture.

If you have a hectare of land and you want it to be productive, it is best to try grass-based dairy farming.

Yet, before trying this kind of dairy farming, there is some important information that you have to know first. This is to ensure that you will be able to make this form of farming successful.

Where is Grass-Based Dairy Farming Suited?

Grass based dairy farming is very similar to the traditional kind of farming that has originated in New Zealand. This is very ideal if you are living in warm places. However, there are also some places where grass-based dairy farming is adapted even if the place is cold. When it comes to places with winter season, the cattle and other farm animals usually spend half of the year outside, while the other half is inside the small houses for animals.

What to Consider When Planning to Try This Form of Farming?

If you are thinking of planning to establish your grass-based dairy farming, it is important that you have the right location. See to it that it is big enough based on the number of animals that you want to take care. In addition to that, see to it that the place has access to water and food. There should also be proper supply of food and water. Since dairy animals might also experience diseases at times, you should also be prepared with your medications. If you have enough budget, it is important for you to secure your own equipment along with a veterinarian. Other things you should consider are the following:

  • Staff
  • Type of animals to be domesticated
  • Size of the farm

The Benefits of Dairy Farming

There are some benefits that you will like the most when running this kind of dairy farming. One of which is the cheapness of operation cost. Usually, you do not need to purchase expensive equipment unlike when you try technological-based farming. In addition to that, the food needed by the animals is no longer a problem. This is because farmers who want to try this form of farming can already use the manure produced by the animals in order to grow the grass that will be fed to them. If you want to immediately start your own farm, this is also the type that you need. There are no complex preparations needed when planning to try this type.

Drawbacks of Grass-Based Dairy Farming

After understanding the benefits of this form of farming, it is also important for you to consider some of its disadvantages, if there are. Since you are not operating a modern type of farming, expect that you need to exert double time in grass-based dairy farming. Usually, milking your animals will take some time unlike when you use some pieces of milking equipment. Other than this, there are no additional concerns you will experience.

12 Comments

  • C.MANOHARAN said on February 15, 2013
    i want start own cow dairy form in my land near madurantakam, kancheepuram dist.pls provid details,govt.scheme. thanking you
  • pandian k said on November 18, 2013
    I want to start dairy farm with minimum 10 cow .I have 4 acres in kayapakkam village, cheyyur taluk ,kanchipuram district. i need clear government scheme for this farm forming .My contact is ph.no:9786267134,krishnanpandian91@gmail.com.
  • pradukshan jain said on December 31, 2013
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  • y k tiwari said on March 17, 2014
    I want to start dairy farm with minimum 10 cow .I have 4 acres in singrauli district in mp i need clear government scheme for this farm forming .My contact is ph.no:8977116898 & mail id yktiwarikgsl@gmail.com
  • laxmish said on April 12, 2014
    I want to start dairy farm with minimum 10 cow .I have 11 acres in bijapur district in KA i need clear government scheme & details for this farm forming .My contact mail id laxmish143@gmail.com
  • VASANTHA.R. said on July 11, 2014
    I AM LIVED IN RURAL AREA AND ALSO HAD 10 ACRE LAND TO MAKING DIARY FARM, TO IMPROOVING MILK/PRODUCTS. TO PREVENT/PROTECT ANIMAL/NATURE
  • VASANTHA.R. said on July 11, 2014
    I AM INTEREST IN MAKING DAIRY FARM ANIMAL HOSTEL/HOME PREVENT ANIMALS/NATURE
  • Nikhil Bansod said on July 22, 2014
    R/sir-I want to start dairy farm with minimum 20 cow. I have 2 acres land in dis. bhandara(Maharastra). I need clear govt. scheme(state & central)for forming. Sir i am SC cat. So sir please give me details information in my mail id nbansod.78@gmail.com & mo. no. 09405141377.
  • ankush agrawal said on November 6, 2014
    r.sir, i am ankush agrawal leaving in gondia(maharashtra)near nagpur, sir i am very much interested in commercial dairy farming ,kindly suggest me all the schemes related to this. my mob no-09326404505
  • Pravin Patel said on April 9, 2015
    I want start own buffalo dairy form in my land at Tiosa dist-Amravati[Maharashtra].pls provide details, govt.scheme. thanking you
  • Moiz Nadir said on June 17, 2015
    Sir hello I have 6 acres non irrigated land I want to start cow farming in small scale. Sir please send your ideas
  • MOHAN MR said on November 3, 2015
    I Want Start Dairy Farm With Minimum 20 Cow. I have 15 Acres Land in Davanagere Distic, Jagalur Taluk, karnataka state,How much Loans From Which Bank And get Details In Mail ID mohancdg@gmail.com

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