International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
PS Dharpal, KN Barse and JN Kadu

abstract
In the present study, 120 milk producers from eight from from four tahsils in Amravati district was purposively selected. Out of 120 milk producers, 32 milk producers who reared improved buffaloes were selected for study. 32 milk producers had 69 improved buffaloes of different breeds. In the analysis of cost and profit, it is reflected that, out of total returns from improved buffaloes, 81.08% returns received from sale of milk only, whereas, out of total returns, receipt from the sale of milk products, value of milk for home consumption, value of milk products at home consumption, value of manures, value of empty gunny bags & value of new born heifers were calculated as 2.42%, 1.37%, 0.53%, 7.14% 0.12% & 7.32% respectively. The details in respect of percentage share to total cost about interest paid on fixed capital, taxes on cattleshed, taxes on godown, depreciation on milch animals, depreciation on cattleshed & equipments was 3.13%, 0.040%, 0.043%, 5.64%, 3.61%. It was also reflected that, out of total cost, percentage share of total cost was 12.54%. Gross return from 69 improved buffaloes was Rs. 85,89, 314, out of total returns, net returns at the total cost was Rs. 47, 67,410.01, net returns at variable cost was Rs. 52,46, 870. It was found that, B:C ratio was 1:2.24. And this firm was found to be more profitable. There is an imperative need to reduce the cost of producing green fodder, dry fodder and concentrates feeds, thereby reducing cost of milk production. The gross income and net income is always higher in improved buffalo’s milk production. From economic and social development point of view, rearing of improved buffalo was more profitable.