Profitability index and capital turn over in open house broiler farming: A case study of district Rawalpindi

This investigation reveals the profitability index of open house broiler farms and is based on the survey of 40 broiler farms in district Rawalpindi. The analysis covers the descriptive analysis of socioeconomic characteristics of the sample poultry farmers along with cost and profitability analysis...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of agricultural research 2011-12, Vol.24 (1-4), p.75-81
Main Authors: Bano, R. (National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad (Pakistan). Social Sciences Inst.), Shah, H. (National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad (Pakistan). Social Sciences Inst.), Sharif, M. (National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad (Pakistan). Social Sciences Inst.), Akhtar, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural industry
Analysis
ANIMAL HOUSING
BROILER CHICKENS
Case studies
FARMERS
PAKISTAN
POULTRY FARMING
Prices and rates
PRODUCTION COSTS
PROFITABILITY
SURVEYS
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Summary:This investigation reveals the profitability index of open house broiler farms and is based on the survey of 40 broiler farms in district Rawalpindi. The analysis covers the descriptive analysis of socioeconomic characteristics of the sample poultry farmers along with cost and profitability analysis. Broiler farming was done by adult males on full time basis. It was the main source of income of a family. The average flock size in the study area was 4033 birds. The study also bifurcates the cost structure and fixed cost accounts for 7 % while variable cost accounts for 93% of total cost of production. Feed makes the major share and accounts for 49.34%. Broiler production in the study area is profitable with a profitability index of 0.24, capital turnover of 1.32 with a rate of return on fixed cost 424% and on variable cost 135%. The issues and problems in broiler farming are also narrated.
ISSN:0251-0480
2227-8311