Executive Summary & Operational Context
A 10-cow commercial dairy farm operates at optimal economies of scale, justifying a single-bucket automated milking machine, motorized chaff cutter, and dedicated loose housing shed. With a capital outlay of ₹7,80,000, this project generates over ₹85,000 in monthly net profits.
Generates 120 to 140 liters of milk daily, producing ₹2,10,000 in gross monthly revenue and ₹85,000 net monthly profit with commercial A2 retail packaging.
Complete Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Schedule
Total Project Cost: ₹7,80,000. 1. Livestock (10 Cows): 10 high-yielding cows (Gir or Crossbred @ ₹60,000) = ₹6,00,000; 2. Modern Steel Truss Loose Housing Shed (500 sq ft covered area + 1,000 sq ft open paddock) = ₹1,10,000; 3. Portable Single-Bucket Milking Machine (SS 304) = ₹38,000; 4. Motorized 3 HP Heavy Duty Chaff Cutter = ₹22,000; 5. Rubber Cow Mats (10 units) & Waterers = ₹20,000.
How to Implement on Your Dairy Farm
Secure 2 Acres for Silage & Green Fodder
Dedicate 1.5 acres to fodder maize (for pit silage) and 0.5 acre to perennial Super Napier to guarantee low-cost forage 365 days a year.
Install Single-Bucket Milking Machine
Machine milking milks all 10 cows in 45 minutes, cutting hired labor dependence and maintaining low bacterial counts.
Purchase 2 Batches of 5 Animals
Introduce 5 cows at project inception and the remaining 5 cows exactly 5 months later to maintain a flat 120 L/day milk graph.
Recommended Breeds for this System
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: 10-Cow Gir/Crossbred Dairy Project Report: SBI Pashu KCC, Shed Cost & 5-Year Balance Sheet
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