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Start Dairy Farming with Cross-Breeds: 5 Cows, Profit in 2 Years.
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News18•04-10-2026, 16:24
Start Dairy Farming with Cross-Breeds: 5 Cows, Profit in 2 Years.
- •Farmer Anil Sharma advises starting dairy farming with cross-breeds and only 5 cows to gain experience.
- •He emphasizes that choosing the right type of cow is crucial for profitability in dairy farming.
- •Sahiwal cows continue to give milk even after becoming pregnant, unlike Gir cows which stop abruptly.
- •Sahiwal cows are considered disease-free and are highly profitable due to their consistent milk production.
- •Starting with mixed-breed cows is suggested for even greater benefits and reduced risk of failure.
Key Questions Answered
Experts recommend starting a dairy farm with only 5 cross-breed cows and gaining at least two years of experience before expanding to avoid failure. Choosing a mixed breed offers significant benefits and helps maintain regular milk production from the start.
Sahiwal cows are considered disease-free and continue to produce milk consistently until they calve or until you choose to stop them. In contrast, Gir cows tend to suddenly stop giving milk once they become pregnant.
New farmers often fail because, driven by a desire for excessive milk, they acquire too many cows of random breeds and start with an oversized farm without sufficient knowledge or experience.
