Training camp on quality milk production, scientific animal husbandry held in Mandi
Under an initiative of the state government, a training programme on quality milk production and improved animal husbandry practices was organised for dairy farmers in the Chakkar and Bharwahan (Kunnu) areas of Mandi district yesterday. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Buddhi Singh Thakur, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Dairy Producers Cooperative Federation (HP Milkfed).
The training camp witnessed participation from farmers associated with dairy cooperative societies of Majhwar, Chakkar, Sidhyani and Bharwahan regions. Experts from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) delivered technical guidance to the dairy producers during the session.
Dr Satyapal Kurhe, Principal of the Regional Demonstration and Training Centre, Jalandhar, and Dr Damini Arya, a scientist from NDDB, provided detailed training to the farmers. They shared valuable information on hygienic milk production, modern animal husbandry practices, proper care and management of livestock, balanced feeding, selection of high-yielding breeds, breed improvement and preventive measures against various animal diseases.
Addressing the participants, Vishwakant Sharma, incharge, HP Milkfed’s Mandi unit, said the cooperative federation was ensuring that the benefits of the increased milk procurement prices announced by the state government reach every dairy farmer. To achieve this, the federation was conducting regular quality checks of milk.
He further added that awareness camps were being organised at different locations to educate farmers about maintaining high milk quality standards. The objective is to ensure that dairy producers receive better prices based on the quality and quantity of milk supplied. These initiatives are expected to help farmers fully benefit from the government’s efforts and significantly enhance their income.
Several officials of the dairy cooperative network were present at the programme, which aimed to strengthen the sector by equipping farmers with scientific knowledge and practical skills to improve productivity, ensure better animal health and produce better milk.
