Hi,
I would like to buy Silage for my dairy farm in Dharmapuri dist, TamilNadu. Anyone who are willing to provide this regularly, please reply or send me a message.
Thanks and regards,
Sajit
Hi,
I'am planning to purchase Subabul plants for planting as fodder in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. Please advice on where these can be sourced.
Thanks,
Sajit
We are planning to procure it from a sugar mill which is around 10Km from the farm. Planning to store it a tank. Will have more clarity as we procure it and use it. Will keep posting updates here
Here are a few findings after speaking to a couple of experts and based on info gathered from earlier posts and other research
Pros of Desi cows
1. Very healthy milk constituents though the fat content is more the fat and protein ( categorized as A2 milk abroad) are easily digested as compared...
@Santosh Very useful information. Thanks. What breed of Desi cows did you have. Were all of them one breed or a variety of breeds. Also were the teat sizes different. This would be useful information. I'am aware of the Desi cows being sensitive and aggressive and consequently difficult (close to...
Thanks a lot for all your well intended replies, its extremely useful. However i still haven't made up my mind as i have received both positive and negative sides and hence will research and study further. All leanings that i have and decisions that i make on this regard will be updated here, so...
We have a farm land of 9.2 acres, and plan to do farming and dairy. We also plan to grow fodder on leased land. We require the following services.
1. Bore well and and irrigation pipe line. The Bore should pump water into an existing open well (with water) and water for irrigation will be...
Dear Sir,
Thanks for the positive reply. Yes the idea is to sell milk in towns and to have crops along with dairy. I have not firmed up my plans on this a s yet.
With regards to the desi cows i have heard that some breeds have smaller teats than HF & Jersey, hence not possible to use...
Desi Cow based dairy
I'am exploring the feasibility of a dairy farm purely based on the Desi breeds in Dharmapuri, T.N. Assuming the breeds like Kangayam and other non-descript breeds
Pros
1. Cost & Logistics of food & medicines
2. 100% organic milk, rich in probiotic bacteria/enzymes etc...
That's news to me. I know several farms functional for several years which use Beer waste. However i also understand that it bloats the stomach due to excessive gas, which is why i have limited it to 20% of the total feed.
Could you please share adverse experience if any
Thanks,
Sajit
Dear Ashwini,
I'am about to start a similar farm and have posted questions in separate thread. This post of yours is very useful to all who plan to start a dairy. I have a question related to animals. You have suggested that it is ideal to select animals in the second or third lactation. Why...
I'am about to start a dairy farm and was trying to formulate a concentrate feed formula which was nutritious, least expensive and available locally. The farm being in Dharmapuri district Tamil Nadu, is the formula given below nutritionally balanced and appropriate
De-oiled Rice bran 40%...
Hi,
I'am interested in starting a dairy farm. I'am located in Bangalore and are planning the farm in Hosur belt of Tamilnadu. I would like to speak to Veterinarians and other scholars from government institutions, colleges etc. Please help me with contact details of such people. I think there...