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Animal Husbandary of Haryana In India, Animal Husbandry and dairying are important economic activities accounting for approximately 33 percent of the agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP). India is the largest producer of milk having achieved an annual production of 146.3 million tons in 2014-15. As the economy grows and income increases, a World Bank study … Read more
Gujarat: Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is known as largest occupation adopted in rural India after agriculture. Animal husbandry plays a vital role in Gujarat’s rural economy, while contributing nearly 5% to the state GSDP. As per Livestock census 2007, total livestock Population of Gujarat was 237.94 lakh. Gujarat has 23 Intensive Cattle Development … Read more
What is Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry is a branch of agriculture, which comprises of controlled cultivation, management, up keeping and production of domestic animals (like cattles, horses, sheeps etc.) which includes improvement in the qualities considered desirable by humans by means of breeding, genetics, behavior and qualities. Animals are domesticated, bred, maintained and raised for … Read more
agriculture in Himachal Pradesh Introduction: Himachal Pradesh describe by the ancients as “DevBhoomi” (Abode of the Gods), is situated in the heart of the Himalayas in the northern part of India. It has a geographical area of 55.67 lakh hectrares by professional surveys. Most of which is under forests, pastures and grazing lands. Less than … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Himachal Pradesh Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fiber, milk, eggs or other products. It includes day-to-day care,selective breeding, and the raising of Livestock. Animal Husbandry has a long history, starting with the Neolithic revolution when animals were first domesticated, from around 13,000 BC onwards. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK POLICY, 2013 Livestock … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Telangana Telangana accounts for 3.5% of India’s total geographical area and 2.9% of Population and ranks 12th both in geographical area and population among Indian States. The State is newly formed 29th State in India and blessed with rich Livestock Resources especially cattle and Sheep population accounting to 5.52% of country’s population. … Read more
Agro Based Industries in Karnataka The agro based industries in the State are spread across all the 30 districts. Currently, there are about 54,905 agro processing units with an Investment of Rs.4,42,879 Lakhs have employed 3,24,148 manpower. These are mainly in MSME sector. The State is home to big players such as ITC, Nestle, Gujarat … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Karnataka The Animal Husbandry and Livestock Sector plays an important role for the rural economy of Karnataka. Animal husbandry plays a vital role and provides additional Source Of Income to the farmers of the country. Animal products, for long, have also played an important role in the socio-economic life of the country. … Read more
The hill farming system is characterised by large number of Livestock. According to the livestock census of 2007,the number were as :- Livestock Population Cattle 18.9 lakh Buffaloes 12.1 lakh Goats 13.3 lakh Horse 13 thousand Animals are even reared to produce dung for cultivated land.animals population tends to increase with human population because every … Read more
Animal Husbandry of Madhya Pradesh Animal husbandry plays a vital role and provides additional Source Of Income to the farmers of the country. Animal products, for long, have also played an important role in the socio-economic life of the country. It has been a rich source of high quality animal products that have added greater … Read more