Project Proposal For

S.SUDHARSHAN DAIRY FARM

&
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
(“Assisted under the scheme of Agri Clinics & Agri Business Centres,
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India”)

T.PUDUPATTI, THUMMAKKUNDU (po),

USILAMPATTI(tk),MADURAI-625529

PREPARED BY:
R.SEENIVASAN
ID.NO: TN-4688
Guided by
Agri Clinics& Agri Business Training Center,
Voluntary Association for People Service (VAPS)
No.39, Besant Road , Chokkikulam, Madurai – 625002 .
CONTENTS

1. AGRIPRENEUR BIO-DATA

2. INTRODUCTION

3. OBJECTIVES

4. LOCATION AND SITUATION IN THE AREA OF OPERATION

5. SOME IMPORTANT DAIRY BREEDS

6. FUTURE THRUST AREAS

7. PROJECT COST

8. SOURCES OF INCOME

9. REPAYMENT SCHEDULE
AGRIPRENEUR BIO-DATA

NAME OF THE TRAINEE : R.SEENIVASAN

FATHAR NAME : V.RAMANUJAM

GENDER : MALE

MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED

AGE & D.O.B : 35years&25.05.1979

PERMANENT ADDRESS : T.Pudupatti,

Thummakkundu(po),
Usilampatti(tk),
Madurai(Dt) - 625 706.

SOCIAL SATUS : BC

CONTACT NO : 9976650644

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : +2(vocational agri)

TRAINING : Two months training for setting up of Agri-Clinics and Agri

Business Centre at VAPS, Madurai.
Introduction
Dairy is an important source of income to small/marginal farmers and Agricultural laborers. The manure of dairy animals provides a
good source of organic matter for improving soil fertility and crop yield. The dung is used as a fuel for domestic purpose as also for
running engines for drawing water from well (under bio gas). The surplus and agricultural byproducts are gainfully utilized for feeding
the animals.

Since agriculture is mostly seasonable, establishment of dairy unit provides employment throughout the year. The proposed projeill
envisage the supply of pure cattle breeds to the local areas and for the promoter. It will give a rationale income throughout the year. I
having the ability and efficiency for running this dairy unit.

Objectives

1. To produce and supply quality calves to the neighboring village farmers

2. To follow artificial insemination for multiplication purpose and have planned to promote the same among
the surrounding farmers.
3. To promote biogas plant in rural areas
4. To get one calf from one cow in a year
5. To promote fodder cultivation and vermin – compost production
6. To create awareness about organic farming and its benefits in improving the soil fertility
7. To carry out Extension Consultancy Serviceson the above subjects.

Location and situation of the area of operation

I am going to start S.SUDHARSHAN DAIRY FARM & CONSULTANCY SERVICEat T.PUDUPATTI,village in
THUMMAKKUNDU(PO),USILAMPATTI(TK),MADURAI (D.t). 625529.
Future thrust areas :

1. Recycling dairy wastes to use in agriculture production

2. To increase the use of organic manures
3. To explore the possibilities of value addition from mimanure.
4. To start a vermi production unit by using the dairy

The veterinary service:

To veterinary service is available to the dairy farm by visiting doctors from USILAMPATTI taluk to carry out the following items .

@ Medical care
@ Periodical vaccination
@ Regular deforming
@ Proper dehorning of calves
@ Artificial insemination
@ Verifying the pregnancy status
@ Animal insurance
@ Maintaining the feeding standards.

Some important dairy breeds :

@Holstein:
Black and white
Red and white
@ Jersey
@ Brown Swiss
@ Gnernsey
@ Ayrshive
@ Shorthorn
Holstein:
@ Originated in nether lands
@ Bull weight 2,200 lbs
@ Cow weight 1,500 lbs
@ Milk yield in 305 days 20,000 lbs
@ Milk fat 3.6%
@ Greater than 80% of all registered dairy cattle

Jersey :
@ Originally from jersey island
@ Bull weight 1,500 lbs
@ Cow weight 1,000 lbs
@ Milk fat 4.7%
@ 13% of all registered dairy cattle .

Brown Swiss :
@ Originated in Switzerland
@ Bull weight 2,000 lbs
@ Cow weight 1,400 lbs
@ Milk yield in 305 days 16,000 lbs
@ Milk fat 4.7%

Guernsey :
@ Originally from Scotland
@ Bull weight 1,850 lbs
@ Cow weight 1,200 lbs
@ Milk yield in 305 days 14,000 lbs
@ Milk fat 3.8%
Project costs:
Project proposal on dairy unit:

Economics of the project:

A) Fixed Capital Cost

S.NO Particulars Cost

01. Purchase of 20 cows @ Rs.35,000/- each 7,00,000/-
02. Construction of asbestos shed with pillars 1,40,,000/-
03. Equipments/utensils 80,000/-
04. Two wheeler purchase (1 nos.) for extension service 60,000/-
& to market milk
Total fixed cost 10,80,000/-

B) Working Capital Cost for one cycle (One year)

S.NO Particulars Cost

01. Cost of cattle feed for 10 cows 50,000/-
02. Cost of dry fodder 5,000/-
03. Cost of cultivation of green fodder 29,000/-
04. Cattle insurance at 4% for 10 cows 34,000/-
05. Veterinary medicine and health cover charges 7,000/-
06. Labour costs 36,000/-
07. Electricity charges 7,000/-
Total working cost 1,68,000/-
 S.NO Particulars Cost
01 FIXED CAPITAL COST 10,80,000/-
02 WORKING CAPITAL COST 1,68,000/-
GRAND TOTAL 12,48,000/-

Sources of Income

Milk yield : 15 Lts/day/cow

For 20 cows : 300 Lts/day @ Rs.20/-
Total return : Rs. 6000/day

Expenses/day

S.NO Particulars Cost/Per day

01. Cattle feed 1000/-
02. Dry fodder 160/-
03. Green fodder 120/-
04. Insurance 100/-
05. Medicinal cost 80/-
06. Labour 300/-
07. Electricity 120/-
Total Amount 1,880/-

Net profit/day : Rs. 6000 – 1,880 = Rs. 4,120/-

Net profit/month : Rs.4,120 x 30days = Rs. 1,23,600/-

Expenses/yeaSr

S.NO Particulars Cost/Per year

01 Cattle feed 3,40,700/-
02 Dry fodder 58,400/-
03 Green fodder 43,800/-
04 Insurance 34,100/-
05 Medicinal Expenses 24,400/-
06 Labour 48,700/-
07 Electricity 39,000/-
Total Amount 6,37,800/-

Net profit/year : Rs. 21,60,000 – 6,37,800 = 15,22,200/-

Net profit/year : Rs. 15,22,200/-

Conclusion:

The project is going to be started with an interest to provide service to the near by farmers in the area of operation. In order to help
them to come up and raise their social economic status this rural service is planned.

As per the techno economic assures and financial analysis reveals that the project is financially bankable, economically viable and
technically feasible.

Hence I request that the project may please be considered and sanctioned. This project is also eligible under the composite back ended
subsidy of 36% provided by NABARD under Agri Clinic & Agri Business Centers scheme.