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How can a farmer in Rajasthan earn extra income from goat rearing?
BBhanwar Singh1yr ago · 437 views
4 Answers
🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓1yr ago
Goat rearing or bakri palan suits dry Rajasthan because goats need little water, eat shrubs and local fodder, and breed fast, giving steady extra income. Start with a few does and a good buck of a hardy breed suited to your area, and keep a clean dry shelter to reduce disease. Main costs are animals, basic shelter and vaccination, while feed cost stays low on grazing plus crop residue. Income comes from selling young goats for meat, especially around festivals when prices rise, and from manure. Vaccinate against common diseases like PPR and ET on schedule through the vet department, and insure the animals so a disease outbreak does not wipe you out. SHG and NABARD linked loans and the livestock mission can help with capital and a goat unit. Begin small, learn herd management, then expand. Confirm current loan and subsidy terms with your bank and veterinary office.
SSantosh Choudhary1yr ago
I keep goats alongside my crops in Barmer, they survive on grazing where nothing else grows. Festival season is when I sell young ones at the best price, so I time it. Vaccinate on time, PPR can finish a herd fast. Start with a handful and grow slowly.
KKailash Meena1yr ago
Goats gave me cash when my crop failed in a dry year, that is their real value here. A clean dry shed cut down sickness a lot. I insured the animals after losing some to disease. Sell around festivals for better rates, the local trader pays more then.
MMangilal Jat1yr ago
Choosing the right buck makes a big difference to the kids you get, I borrowed a good buck from another farmer at first to save money. Keep the young separate from the herd when they are small. Sirohi and other hardy local breeds did well for me in the heat.