Abstract :
Data pertained to the year 2010-2011 in order to study constraints and suggestions of milk producers in Pune district of Maharashtra. Frequency and percentage was used to analyze the constraints and suggestions of milk producers. The results revealed that the high cost of feed and fodder was savior problem which was expressed by 97.91 per cent. Unavailability of labours was next major problem which was expressed by 95.83 per cent. Non-availability of green fodder thought out the year was obtained by 89.16 per cent. In regard to suggestions it was observed that 95.83 per cent of dairy unit owners suggested the production of required quantity of green fodder at home. Similarly, adoption of mechanization for dairy unit was suggested by 91.66 per cent of dairy unit owners.
Keyword :
Milk, Constraints, Suggestions, Milk producer, Green fodder