Considering the increasing impact of climate change and fragmented landholdings, the role of agri-allied activities is of extremely crucial. Dairy farming is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the country’s inclusive growth and development. Currently, the livestock-based interventions contribute to a 16% to 20% of the annual household incomes of small and marginal farmers. The business has lower risks and can assure a regular cash flow for the rural community.
Challenges
Despite the huge potential, the Indian dairy sector is still struggling to be adopted as a sustainable source of livelihood. Here are some of the major challenges the sector is facing today.
- Indigenous breeds
- Poor education and training
- Limited access to quality services
- Shortage of quality fodder
- Unorganized market
- Poor hygiene and weak quality assurance
Our Focus
DHANII is on a mission to empower dairy farmers by providing them with tools and techniques to enhance production and access better market opportunities. BY facilitating the formation of Milk Producer Companies, we strive to create an ecosystem where farmers have complete autonomy to run their businesses. MPCs allow farmers to take full control of company’s operations, strategy and policies that ensures the sustainability of the model.
Here are our focus areas:
- Educating farmers on livestock management
- Improving Market Access
- Scientific advisory and quality inputs
- Breed enhancement services
- Promoting fair and transparent relationship amongst members
- Training on MPC operations