Socio-Economic Status of Sheep and Goat Farmers in Different Rearing Systems in Telangana State
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https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.3.21Keywords:
Sheep and goat farmers, Socio-economic status, TelanganaAbstract
The study was conducted in six districts of Telangana, representing south, central and north agro-climatic zones. It covered 24 mandals, with 20 farmers (10 sheep and 10 goat farmers) purposively selected per mandal. Farmers included 5 extensive, 4 semi-intensive, and 1 intensive farmer for each species. In total, 480 farmers (240 sheep and 240 goat farmers) were surveyed. The statistical data revealed that majority of sheep and goat farmers (56.45 %) were middle-aged, illiterate (26.04 %) and belonged to backward class (54.30 %). Most respondents were from medium-sized families (73.95 %), with the majority (58.34 %) living in nuclear families. Majority of farmers (58.12 %) reported a medium annual income (Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 150,000). Additionally, 43.95 % were members of at least one organization, which was equal to the percentage of farmers without any organizational membership. Furthermore, 35.62 % were small farmers, and half of the respondents (50.00 %) had extension contacts with Gopala mitra, Para veterinarians, or Veterinary assistant surgeons.
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