The demand for value-added dairy products (VADPs) in India has been increasing due to changing consumer preferences, rising income levels, urbanization and growing awareness regarding nutrition, quality and food safety. Understanding the socio-economic and behavioural factors inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62064
The study analyzed the cost structure, returns, financial feasibility and economic performance of dairy enterprises of Small, Medium and large Enterprises in Kittur Karnataka region in India. Belagavi, Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada districts were selected and two talukas were selec...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63525
Livestock provides livelihood to two-third of rural masses and employs about 8.8 per cent population of India. While dairying ensures livelihood to 70 million farm families. The study utilized export data from government sources and conducted a statistical analysis to assess tren...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92878
Livestock, particularly milch animals, significantly contribute to the livelihoods of many families in India, particularly among resource-poor farmers. This study focuses on the business performance of Vijayapura and Bagalkot Milk Union Limited (VIMUL) in Karnataka, India. Both p...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92354
Livestock plays a crucial role in sustaining rural livelihoods in India, with dairying alone supporting millions of farm families. The livestock sector has witnessed significant growth, contributing to both rural income and the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In Karnataka...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92355
The dairy sector is recognized as a crucial element of India’s agriculture, contributing significantly to rural livelihoods and the national economy. This study aimed to investigate the efficiency and cost structures of various milk marketing channels in Karnataka. Data were coll...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92848
The utilization patterns of milk and milk products in Karnataka were investigated through a study of 100 farmers and 50 consumers. The focus was on how milk was retained, consumed and transformed into various products. It was found that significant variation existed in milk produ...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92371
India is the second largest producer of silk with 36,453 MT (2022-23) after China and also the largest consumer of silk in the world. Asia is the main producer of silk in the world and produces over 95 per cent of the total global output. In India, mulberry silk is produced mainl...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92825
Agriculture forms the backbone of India's culture, civilization, and economic stability, with Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) emerging as key institutional innovations to support farmers. This study examines the management aspects of FPCs in Dharwad district of Karnataka state,...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42941
Milk is perishable in nature and its shelf-life is very short in unprocessed form. This must therefore be disposed of or converted as soon as possible into different milk products. Two major districts in Karnataka namely, Mandya and Dharwad were selected purposively for the purpo...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i7835
Livestock provides livelihood to two-third of rural masses and employs about 8.8 per cent population of India. While dairying alone ensures the livelihood for 70 million farm families. The present study is based on secondary data and the analytic techniques like compound growth r...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i92334