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POULTRYRY FARMING
1. INTRODUCTION
Poultry meat is an important source of high quality proteins, minerals and vitamins to balance
the human diet. Specially developed varieties of chicken (broilers) are now available with the traits of
quick growth and high feed conversion efficiency. Depending on the farm size, broiler farming can be a
main source of family income or can provide subsidiary income and gainful employment to farmers
throughout the year. Poultry manure is of high fertilizer value which can be used for increasing yield of
all crops.
Poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other fowl) can be kept by enthusiastic individuals
in a back garden or on an allotment, or intensive farming production systems with a large acreage and
high turn-over. However, the knowledge needed for looking after the birds in any number is generally
the same, whether they are housed or free-range. While many intensive operations concentrate on just
one or two breeds of bird, for the enthusiast there are a wide number of broiler ,birds raised for meat)
and egg-laying breeds available.
Availability of good quality parent stock in the locality.
Marketing Facility for Poultry Meat.
Nearness of farm to veterinary Hospital/Livestock Aid center.
Availability of Concentrates, fodder & Medicine in that locality.
The proposed project is regarding the commencement of Poultry farm. The proposed project
will run by Kapse Pravin Hanmant, At. Ghansargaon Phata, Tq. Renapur, Dist. Latur.
Address
Poultry Farm
Poultry farming creates employment to the rural poor besides effectively utilising
unpaid family labour. There is ample scope for establishing cottage industries
based on Poultry meat .
This is such a business in India that can never dry up.
Poultry make a valuable contribution to the livelihood of economically weaker
sections of the society. Amongst the livestock owners Poultry rearers are the
poorest of the lot.
All types of poultry product has a great demand in the market inside India. And there
are no religious taboo about consuming the poultry meat and eggs.
Highly productive local and foreign breeds are available for commercial production.
Required initial investment is not too high. You can start with small scale production
and elaborate it gradually.
Bank loans are available throughout the country.
Numerous farms are available and you can easily learn about poultry farming from
those established farmers
4. SELECTION OF LOCATION :
The main and Foremost important thing for poultry farming in India is selecting a
suitable land. And it is the most expensive part of this business. For setting up commercial
poultry production, it would be better if you have the land of your own. The area of the land
depends on the number of birds you want to raise. Consider the following aspects while
choosing land for commercial poultry farming business in India.
Try to setup the farm in rural areas that is slightly far from the city. Because, land and
labor are relatively cheaper in rural areas.
Select a chaos and noise free calm and quiet place.
The area of the land depends on the number of birds and farming system. Free range
farming system requires more land than intensive system.
The chosen area must have to have fresh and pollution free environment.
Never setup the farm in rented land. Because, in rented land the land owner can force
you to leave his land at anytime. So, it would be better if you are the owner of the land.
While selecting land, ensure a great source of sufficient amount of fresh and clean
water.
The selected area must have to be free from all types of harmful animals and predators.
Suitable transportation system is a must.
Presence of a suitable market near the farm will be effective. You will be able to buy
necessary commodities and sell your products easily in the market.
6. TECHNICAL ASPECTS :
The Following Technical Aspects are very important for success of the Project
Proprietor owns sufficient land at Ghansargaon Phata. He is planning to construct Shed building
and for that purpose. He is planning to obtain financial assistance in the form of Loan. Electricity, Water
& Manpower will be easily available. Animals will be easily available in the nearby market.
7. SOCIAL BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT:
The following are the social benefits of the project.
1. Employment Generation.
2. Availability of Egg & Meat.
3. Tax payment