CEDSI (Center of Excellence for Dairy Skills in India)

Organic Dairy farming means raising animals on organic feed (pastures) cultivated without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. The dairy animals have access to pasture or outside and they are raised along with restricted usage of antibiotics and hormones. As such, the products that are obtained from organic dairy farms are called organic dairy products. Organic Dairy Farming is a system of dairy production which is based on a set of regulations that allows farmers to manage their situations individually while maintaining organic integrity.  There are various aspects that are crucial in running an organic dairy farm. They are - Cows and calves must be fed organic feed. Pastures, hay, and organic crops fed to the cows must be grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.  Cows must be fed on organic milk and synthetic milk replacers are prohibited. Land used to grow organic crops must be free of any prohibited materials for at least three years prior to the first orga

Dairy is a universally produced agricultural commodity. Dairy farmers are known to milk dairy animals in almost every country across the world. More than one billion people are involved in dairy farming and have become a vital part of the global food system. Dairy farming also plays a very crucial role in the sustainability of rural areas in particular.   The Dairy Management system is a system that is designed to manage dairy-related exercises like animal feeding, nutrition management, milk collection from members, sales to the customer, and other processes. This system also helps in demand scheduling, plant system, reporting, and accounting.   The primary objective of dairy cow management is to provide an effective system for the production, planning, and management of dairy farms. Dairy Cow Management is based on good dairy farming practices from which safe and quality milk is produced from healthy animals. The system employs sustainable management practices from the perspe

The Indian dairy industry accounts for a large part of India's economy. Since it is a highly sought-after and fruitful field of business, the government also conducts efforts to improve dairy milk production in the country by introducing new schemes and programs for dairy farmers. Increased demand for milk has necessitated an increase in milk production, leading to the establishment of many dairy farms in the country. In the initial view of events, starting up dairy farms is a tricky business. Setting up dairy farms is a very labor-intensive enterprise with a large spectrum of labor potential compared to crop farming. Milk farming, when carried out in suburban areas or areas outside metropolitan cities where milk stocks are ready and milk produced, can be bought at a high price and is the most profitable undertaking. However, if one wants to establish an effective dairy farm and produce adequate quality and quantity of milk, it is necessary to understand the correct techniques and