Milk Producers Perceptions on Constraints in Milk Production in Maharashtra State

Abstract

The study on constraints faced by farmers in the operation and management of dairy activities in milk production was conducted in the Vidarbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra State for the year 2022-23. These regions of Maharashtra State were purposively selected due to low milk production and productivity compared to other regions of the State. Data were randomly collected from 410 milk producers of Bhandara, Yavatmal, Nanded and Latur districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra State. About 52.20 percent of milk producers belongs to the small, 30.98 percent to the medium and 6.63 percent to thelarge herd size category of milk producers. Garret’s ranking method was used to priorities the constraints. The serious constraints perceived by the milk producers were the shortage of quality feed and fodder round the year, high cost of concentrates,unavailability of veterinary facilities, unavailability of labour, lack of knowledge on improved management practices, shortage of green fodder round the year, unstable pricing policy, inadequate credit facilities, lack of information ongovernment scheme and marketing of milk and milk products.