Rinke Sudhan, a cattleman and dairy expert, says that many people start with a basic setup from about Rs 2-3 lakh and sell milk to the direct customer, then the margin becomes even stronger. Apart from this, value-added products like curd, cheese, ghee (Dairy Business Plan) Demand remains high. To promote dairy at the state level, schemes like grant/interest subsidy are also going on, check the latest guidelines from the local animal husbandry department or bank.
The location within 5–10 km from the city or town for dairy farming dairy farming is good so that delivery is easier. The shed should be ventilated and dry, the floor is slopy so that water and urine can easily drain. Basic arrangements like clean water, fodder storage, short medicine/first-ed kit and electricity connection are necessary. It is better to start with 2-5 cows or buffaloes. While buying animals, you must see the record of milk, health card and vaccination history. The initial milk production from pregnant or recently calf animals remains stable.
How much does the initial cost?
If you want to start business with 2-5 milch animals, then you understand from a dairy farm setup cost how much will the initial cost be. About 45-75 thousand rupees per cow/buffalo. (According to the breed and milk-cord), the cost of the shed/feeder/water trough is around 35-55 thousand rupees. Fodder ie feed (1-2 months stock), about 25-40 hazak, milk weighing equipment, buckets, can, testing kits like about 6-15 thousand rupees. Overall, a small dairy business can be started in 2 to 3 lakhs.
