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Boost Dairy Profits With Buffalo Farming: Essential Tips And Top Breeds To Know
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:45
Boost Dairy Profits With Buffalo Farming: Essential Tips And Top Breeds To Know
- •Buffalo farming is emerging as a profitable secondary income source for farmers alongside traditional agriculture in Lakhimpur Kheri.
- •Experts recommend taking proper scientific training in animal care, balanced diet, and disease prevention before starting the business.
- •Murrah is the most popular dairy breed, yielding 10 to 20 liters of milk daily and recognized by its curved horns and black body.
- •Other notable breeds include Bhadawari known for high milk fat, Nili Ravi known for high milk yield, and the local Terai breed.
- •Maintaining proper housing cleanliness, good drainage, and utilizing animal dung for organic manure can further increase farm profits.
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Prominent buffalo breeds for dairy farming include Murrah, known for its black coat and high milk yield of 10 to 20 liters daily; Bhadawari, valued for high milk fat content; Nili Ravi, recognized by blue or white eyes; and the regional Terai breed.
Experts recommend taking professional training covering animal care, balanced diets, cleanliness, disease identification, vaccination, and artificial insemination. Proper housing with clean drinking water and good drainage is also essential.
Farmers can use animal dung to prepare organic manure, which helps increase soil organic matter and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Additionally, extra profits can be generated by producing vermicompost and other organic products from the dung.
