...IJRESS Volume 3, Issue 2 (March 2013) ISSN: 2249-7382 FACTORS MOTIVATING ADOPTION OF CATTLE INSURANCE AMONG CATTLE REARERS Dr. R. Sendilkumar* Anand Mishra** ABSTRACT Despite, the intensive efforts made by the Central and State Government in cattle insurance, it is not getting adequate reach. Hence, an attempt has been made to identify the factors influencing cattle rearers to opt for cattle insurance. The primary data were collected from 30 adopters and non- adopters of cattle insurance scheme in Salon block of Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh by administering a pre- tested structured interview schedule and focus discussion and analyzed with logit regression analysis. The estimated regression coefficients of the variables viz., education, family size, annual income, awareness regarding cattle insurance programme, off farm income, loan amount taken for purchasing animal and location of the cattle rearers with positive signs. Negative signs obtained for the variables like experience of cattle rearers, age of cattle rearer, farm diversification and farm Size. Continued availability of subsidy, simplified procedure and early settlement of claim, an option for reasonable installment mode of premium payment are the suggested measures Keywords: Cattle insurance, Factors motivating cattle rearers, National livestock insurance scheme, Logit regression *Associate Professor (Agrl Extension), Department of Cooperative Management, College of Cooperation, Banking and Management...
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...ustrIndustrial Visit Report A VISIT TO OXYGEN ACRES Prepared by: Anusree Nair Hridya P.K Kripa Sajith Maya Abraham Supritha R Kulkarni INTRODUCTION On 19th November 2012, we the students of BBM 5th went for the industrial visit as a part of our curriculum at Oxygen Acres at Mysore. Oxygen Acres is a diary farm spread over 10 acres and solely owned by Mr.Chida Shivanna . Oxygen acres is an attempt to emphasize the importance conserving agricultural land for farming purposes only instead of destroying the green spaces that surrounds Mysore for real estate development ventures. It is an effort to provide an the community an opportunity to experience peace and tranquility away from the run of the mill modern day life style’ We reached the place at 11 am and returned at 2. Oxygen Acres mainly produces milk, milk products like butter, paneer, ghee and soap. It comprises of 7 acres of land for grass cultivation, a cow shed for 40 cows and 7 calves, and a poultry farm of 40 hens. Moreover there is a party hall and a dining cum catering hall where events like birthday parties, farewell parties, get-togethers etc are conducted. The main attraction of the farm is its well planned and constructed...
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...INTRODUCTION Organization is viewed as a group of persons for achieving its goals. The study about organization is termed as organization study. Organization affects the quality of human life in modern society. The study of organization is thus very essential for understanding the behaviour of human being. Organization can be studied in two perspectives that are micro and macro. In micro perspective, the focus of study is on individuals. It concerns itself with each individual’s psychological makeup, his interaction with other individuals and groups. The micro view of individuals in organization is recognized as a discipline called organizational behaviour. The macro view considers organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organizational goals, organizational structure, technologies used in organization and how organization interact with the environment. The macro perspective is recognized as a discipline called organizational theory. Both these aspects are taken together to present a complete picture of organizational study. The organization study is a relevant part of our MBA program; this would enable to meet and attain a practical and real time feed of various aspects concern and to relate it to be concept and theory studies...
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...Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: D Agriculture and Veterinary Volume 15 Issue 3 Version 1.0 Year 2015 Type : Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA) Online ISSN: 2249-4626 & Print ISSN: 0975-5896 The Effects of Migration by Nomadic Farmers in the Livelihoods of Rural Crop Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria By Emeka Nzeh Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Nigeria Abstract- The study focused on the effects of migration by nomadic farmers on livelihoods of the rural crop famers in Enugu State of Nigeria. The study had the following specific objectives; determine the socio-economic attributes of the rural crop and nomadic farmers; identify the sources of nomadic farmers conflicts in the rural crop farmers farm fields; assess the socioeconomic effects of migration by nomadic farmer on rural development and describe the methods adopted to resolve nomadic farmers conflicts with rural crop famers in the area. In the sampling procedure, purposive and random sampling techniques were used. A purposive multi stage sampling technique was used to obtain a sample size of 60 nomadic farmers and 80 rural farmers, information was elicited using questionnaires. Keywords: nomadic farmers, migration, rural community famers. GJSFR-D Classification : FOR Code: 070399 TheEffectsofMigrationbyNomadicFarmersintheLivelihoodsofRuralCropFarmersinEnuguStateNigeria Strictly as per the compliance...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Organization is viewed as a group of persons for achieving its goals. The study about organization is termed as organization study. Organization affects the quality of human life in modern society. The study of organization is thus very essential for understanding the behaviour of human being. Organization can be studied in two perspectives that are micro and macro. In micro perspective, the focus of study is on individuals. It concerns itself with each individual’s psychological makeup, his interaction with other individuals and groups. The micro view of individuals in organization is recognized as a discipline called organizational behaviour. The macro view considers organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organization as the unit of analysis in place of an individual. It is concerned with organizational goals, organizational structure, technologies used in organization and how organization interact with the environment. The macro perspective is recognized as a discipline called organizational theory. Both these aspects taken together to present a complete picture of organizational study. The organization study is a relevant part of our MBA program; this would enable to meet and attain a practical and real time feed of various aspects concern and to relate it to be concept and theory studies in the classroom. This exercise would help the future managers to meet the challenges lying...
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...Farmers usually had two areas to grow hay. Most hay was grown on uncultivated land, but some was grown near the longhouse. The field by the longhouse was heavily fertilized with manure as they did not practice crop rotation. Rocks and sod made a fence around this field to keep out animals and humans. Hay was harvested with a scythe. Before winter the amount of hay harvested was compared to the amount of livestock. If the amount of hay was not sufficient for the number of animals, the weakest animals were slaughtered. So important was the growing of hay that there were laws concerning the height on the fences that protected the hay, and about hiring enough men to ensure that all the fields were properly tended. Icelandic farmers raised cattle primarily for dairy. Bulls were allowed to breed upon reaching maturity but they were...
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...000 10. Eric Schlosser, the film narrator and author, purpose in creating Food, Inc. was to determine: A. the politics of food. B. the state of the corn farmers. C. the source of his food. D. how food is marketed. 11. Who is responsible for increasing the efficiency of corn growing? A. Breeders B. Pesticides C. Fertilizers D. All of the above 12. A farm bill codifies the rules of the entire food economy. A. True B. False 13. The average American consumes over 200 lbs of meat, per person annually. A. True B. False 14. Cow’s are preferably fed corn over grain or grass because corn: A. is cheap. B. makes the cows fat. C. Both of the above 15. Which feed decreases the likelihood of intestinal E. coli 0157:H7 in cattle? A. corn B. grain C. grass D. wheat 16. The number f Food & Drug Administration (FDA) safety inspections has since the...
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...Grass- Fed vs. Grain Beef Daniel Ray Meek Hotel, Restaurant, and institutional meat 10/10/13 Chef Bradley Randoplh-Adams Today, the cow was fed can have a major effect on the nutrient in the beef. The cattle was often fed in grains, the animal we ate have been evolution by roamed free and ate grass. Many studies that had shown the nutrients in beef can be varying depending on how cow eat. It not only important how we eat, it is important the food we eat. What the different between grass-fed and grain-fed cow? All cow starting live similar life. Once calves were born, they start drink milk from their mother. Calves starting to roam and eat grass, shrub or whatever edible plants they find in their environment. This continues for about six to eighth month, and then the farmer will conventionally raise cows to feedlots. Large feedlot are called Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations ( CAFOs). That where the crowing cow is and their dung on their feet. The farmer has feeding grain-based to the cow to rapidly fatty up. The grain-based was base of soy or corn. The conventionally of cow grow faster by given drugs and hormones to grow faster, and antibiotic to survive the unsanitary living condition. The cow will be staying there for few month then move into factory for slaughtering. Grain-fed beef does not contain appreciable levels of carotenoids, for the simple reason that grains don’t contain them. Compare that to grass-feeding cow, which the cow may continue to live...
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...Level 5 Leadership The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve A] Verghese Kurien – called the “Father of White Revolution” in India – There are some amazing leaders around world who never cease to inspire me. After reading the article on Level – 5 leadership, one name that immediately came to my mind was of Varghese Kurien who revolutionized milk production in India. Humility + will = level 5 Verghese Kurien (1921 – 2012) was a leader of remarkable vision, creativity and compassion. He came to a small town in Gujarat named ‘Anand’ to serve on a government bond since the government had sponsored his education abroad. During this time the local dairy farmers in Anand were being exploited by large diaries and did not get their fair share of milk price. This was compounded by an inefficient way to get their milk to the market. This is the time when India’s demand for Milk was increasing. They were the second largest importers of milk. Kurien was touched by the plight of the farmers. Kurien also saw this as an opportunity rather than accepting the situation as it is. He truly believed in transforming the lives of the farmers through a business model which can be run as a self-sustained engine – a true trait of a leader to think a long way ahead much beyond his times! He setup a dairy co-operative and insisted that farmers buy a pasteurizing machine; the investment which totally paid off. Milk could reach big cities without getting spoilt and the co-operatives flourished. The co-operative...
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...At one time, bison were widespread from Alaska to northern Mexico. Now bison have been exterminated in the wild except in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and Wood Buffalo Park, Northwest territory, Canada. The bison are gone in the prairie of the United States along with many of the ecosystem's species. Deep scars mar the landscape where the soil has been swept way by water runoff. The life of the rancher and farmer is vanishing. The body of the bison is huge. They are also tall animals and have two distinctive features, one being the shoulder hump and the other being their huge head. They are brown, their color varying slightly from the front and back of the animal. Their horns are black and curve upward and inward ending in a sharp tip. Their legs are short but firm. Bison are year round grazers. They feed primarily on grasses, but when food is scarce, the will eat other vegetation such as sagebrush. They require water every day. Females are sexually mature in two to three years . The breeding season begins in late June and lasts through September. Gestation is around 285 days, so the calving season in from mid-April through May. Bison are arranged in groups according to sex, age, season and habitat. Grazing takes place during several periods each day conducted in groups. When bison travel, they form a line. Their traveling pattern is determined by the terrain and habitat condition. Bison! are good swimmers and runners. Bison can hear very well. They communicate vocally through...
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...This is a story about a girl named Jessica Hemauer who is trying to fit in with the other kids in her school. Being that she comes from a farm she has more responsibilities before and after school and she is not able to participate in school activities or other activities that the other kids have the opportunity to do. She wants to be involved with school activities like basketball and different clubs because this way she feels that she will fit in with everyone else. On the farm, Jessica gets up at 5 am with her two sisters, Angie and Melissa and her brother, Nick, so they can help their father with the morning chores. No matter what else is going on with her or her family they still have to get up early in the morning and take care of the farm. When they get up in the mornings they go about their usual routine of washing their faces, brushing their teeth an as she says quote “taking turns on the white porcelain throne.” Then they proceed to the basement, where their mother makes it a rule that they keep their outside clothes, so they will not stink up the house. They get dressed and go to the barn. On this particular day there is a brisk and bitter wind accompanied by icy snowflakes that feel like needles digging into their faces. When they get to the barn, Nick goes to help his father herd the cows and get them into the stalls to be milked. Jessica and her sisters go and sanitize the milking machines, prepare the milking equipment, and set up a station with towels...
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...Annotated Bibliography Yang, Xiangzhong, Cindy Tian, Chikara Kubota, Ray Page, Jie Xu, Jose Cibelli, and George Seidel, Jr. "Risk Assesment of Meat and Milk From Cloned Animals." Nature Biotechnology 25.1 (2007): 77-83. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Nov. 2013. This academic journal article talks about how many animals and what type of animals were used for cloning. It also describes about how much meat of cloned cattle entered the food supply before it was stated safe to eat. This academic journal focuses on the health of the cloned animals and about which cell transfer is better to use. This article is somewhat related to my topic because it still has some good facts about why the cloned meat is safe to eat. "For Consumers." Animal Cloning and Food Safety. US Food and Drug Administration, 15 Jan. 2008. Web. 05 Nov. 2013. On the FDA Website, it shows that the US Food and Drug administration concluded that clones of cattles, pigs, and goats are safe as food we eat every day. This website talks about how the cloned animals are healthy just like conventionally bred animals. It also states that the FDA won’t have to put food labels on the cloned meat because they did tests to prove that they are safe to eat. This website contains all facts and it’s not biased at all. This website is very relevant to my topic because it answers my question about cloned food being safe or not. Martin, Andrew. "F.D.A Says Cloned Animals Safe to Eat." Nytimes.com. New York Times, 15...
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...DAIRY REPORTS DAIRY DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN DAIRY REPORTS DAIRY DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN Umm e Zia, T. Mahmood and M.R. Ali FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2011 Author Umm e Zia is the Managing Director of Cynosure Consultants in Islamabad. She has supported international donors and governments in undertaking rural development and agriculture value chain projects in over ten countries. T. Mahmood is a dairy consultant based in Lahore, Pakistan. He also serves as a visiting faculty member at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Muhammad Raza Ali is Senior Research Associate at Cynosure Consultants. Recommended Citation FAO. 2011. Dairy development in Pakistan, by Umm e Zia, T. Mahmood and M.R. Ali. Rome. Keywords Production systems, Dairy value chain, Dairy institutions, Product safety, Livelihoods, Employment The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are...
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...Bovine Growth Hormone Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone or BGH is a drug manufactured by the Monsanto Company. This drug was produced to increase milk production in cows. The FDA approved BGH in 1993 for use in dairy farming, the usage of BGH began in 1994. After the first batch of milking it was seen that cows began to die (Wade, 1). The BGH was forcing the dairy cows to create milk faster then they could eat. This was causing their milk producing glands to extract calcium from the bones of the cows. This caused the cows to become weakened and fall down. It is also noticed that an increased occurrence of mastitis, which is an infection of the cows utters. (Wade, 1) The infection is cured by a regime of antibiotics, which make it into our milk. It is also seen that there is no legitimate use to BGH. In the United States there is a surplus of dairy products, meaning that with the use of BGH small farmers will be run out of business by the factory farms. They can produce larger quantities of milk and be able to sell them at lower prices. The production of the Bovine Growth Hormone in order to help the dairy industry has become a controversial issue since its usage approval. In today’s world being a socially responsible company is not only a trending fad but also it is almost a requirement by the consumers. Many companies have labels stating things like “dolphin free” or “BGH free.” The merchandisers use these labels to increase their sales with the socially responsible consumers...
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...Managing Manure In my communications class we have discussed current issues in the agriculture world today. One topic that really stood out to me was the manure pollution caused by livestock animals. I guess this stood out to me just because I remember how awful it was to go scoop pig and goat manure on our farm back home. Although I loved raising animals, the manure was the worst part about them, but I knew it had to be done. Farms all over the world produce large amounts of wastes, such as manure and urine that have been polluting our environment. Even though animal manure is not something livestock farmers can help, it can cause pollution to our water and air quality if it is not being managed properly. As the livestock farms grow larger, human health can be put into danger. The reason why animal wastes can be such a pollutant is because there is so much of it being produced and not managed. The waste produced per day by a single dairy cow is far more than wastes produced by households of people (EPA, 2011). Even though our livestock farm back at home was not very big, I have been around some large farms that could definitely affect our water and air quality if they have not already. To the left is a picture of manure pollution. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says, “Animal waste has the potential to contribute pollutants such as nutrients (e.g., nitrate, phosphorous), organic matter, sediments, pathogens (e.g., giardia, cryptosporidium), heavy metals...
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