Darwai, V R; Mandavgane, S A and Lohia, P (2022) Systems based approach to a small scale dairy farm (goshala): A case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(3), pp. 503-518. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose: One of the objectives of smart village is the efficient use of regional resources by local people to improve economic, social and environment conditions. Small-scale dairy farm (SDFs) exist in every village of India, contributing significantly to local economy and welfare of few families. The purpose of this work is to develop a mechanism to make SDF not only efficient but effective in operations. Design/methodology/approach: A systems thinking approach is used to identify the variables influencing a SDF and develop a general framework – RAMHI (resources, alternate revenue, manpower, herd and infrastructure) comprising endogenous and exogenous variables. A representative SDF as a case study was chosen to implement RAMHI and assess its implementation feasibility and economic benefits. Findings: Implementation of RAMHI gradually improves the economic benefits of a SDF. The key performing indicators like average milk produced/day; milk revenue/fodder cost; number of successful artificial insemination (AI) of herd/number of AI of herd; milking cow/dry cow; and milking cow/total cow, increased substantially in two successive years. Originality/value: The literature reported and discussed individual variables influencing functioning of SDF while there are few conceptual frameworks proposed, comprising not more than three variables. This paper not only presents a comprehensive generalized framework – RAMHI, which comprises five variables like resources, alternate revenue, manpower, herd and infrastructure but also explains the implementation strategy and its benefits using a case study.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cow dung; fodder management; goshala; management practice; small scale dairy farm; smart village |
| Index terms: | management practice, methodology, dairy farm, small scale, implementation, conceptual framework, India, local economy, case study, systems thinking, strategy, revenue |
| Subjects: | land management, production management, Geography, research methods, management, theoretical framing, analytical methods, economic analysis, contractual arrangements, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Procurement, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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