Status and Constraints in Livestock Farming amongst Tribal Farmers of Kamrup District in Assam

Livestock is an integral part of the agricultural economy of Assam and its role is particularly significant in the social, economical and environmental system of the tribal society in the state. In recognition of its importance and potential, the development of livestock was viewed as a key strategy...

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Published in:Economic affairs (Calcutta) 2014-07, Vol.59, p.757
Main Authors: Mazumder, D K, Kalita, D N, Kalita, S C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Beneficiaries
Cattle
Crops
Family income
Farmers
Households
Livestock
Population
Poultry
Productivity
Random number sampling
Rice
Sampling techniques
Secondary schools
Studies
Tribal society
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Summary:Livestock is an integral part of the agricultural economy of Assam and its role is particularly significant in the social, economical and environmental system of the tribal society in the state. In recognition of its importance and potential, the development of livestock was viewed as a key strategy for overall development of the tribal economy. Using the stratified multistage random sampling technique, a sample of 200 beneficiary farmers in tribal areas of Boko block in Kamrup district comprising 124 landless and marginal, 60 small and 16 medium farm households were selected. Primary data collected in pre-tested schedule by personally interviewing the farmers was analysed to fulfil the objectives of the study. The findings revealed that the farming system practice was crop based, with livestock and homestead as other activities. Agricultural practices followed were mostly traditional with partial application of improved package of practices and homestead gardens were not scientifically managed. The productivity of the livestock and poultry reared by the farm families was low attributed to various technological, socio-economic and infrastructural constraints. The study recommended various strategies for the development of the livestock sector that would help to improve production and income, generate employment opportunities in a sustainable manner and ensure livelihood security of the rural people.
ISSN:0424-2513
0976-4666