An analysis of livestock farming towards livelihood security of farmers in TAMIL NADU

Abstract

The study was conducted to identify the livelihood assets in livestock farming, to determine the livelihood vulnerability context and coping strategies in livestock farming, to assess the extent of livelihood security offered by different livestock farming and to suggest strategies for livelihood security in livestock farming. Ex- post facto-effect to cause research design was adopted and a total of 200 respondents of 40 each from cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat and pig farmers and 40 non-livestock farmers were selected from Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Viluppuram districts of Tamil Nadu. The data were collected, statistically analysed and results interpreted based on the set objectives. newlineTo improve the livelihood security of the livestock farmers, strategies were formulated were establishment of a farm implement hiring centre, providing trainings on scientific farming practices and value addition of the livestock products, including livestock component in Farmer Producer Organizations, creation of fodder banks, rejuvenation of waste (meikal poramboke) land into green fodder production units, effective utilization of Information and Communication technology, formation of Youth clubs / Commodity Interest groups and practice of integrated farming may be advised to farmers to increase their income thereby their livelihood security. newline