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Use of poultry litter to run bio-gas plants – Case study of Rajan Sen, Village Lagata, District Gazipur, Bangladesh
by ruchita — published Mar 17, 2010 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 05:23 PM — filed under: , ,
Rajan shares that in his view, the setting up of a poultry litter based bio-gas plant was a wise move since inspite of the loss of his poultry birds there were enough resources around to ensure a regular supply of poultry litter for the plant.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Poultry rearing in homestead areas – a source of nutrition and income for women
by ruchita — published Mar 17, 2010 — last modified Jan 07, 2014 07:07 PM — filed under: ,
While layer hens are sold by Kulsum from her home, cocks are taken to the market to realize a better price. “The earning made from the sale of birds and their eggs is kept by me and I spend it the way I please. Generally I spend it on my daughter’s education”, contended Kulsum.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Satpuda poultry- a secure source of income and nutrition for Bebabai’s household
by ruchita — published Sep 19, 2008 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 09:38 AM — filed under: ,
Bebabai proudly mentions how well she managed to pay off the hospital bills when her son was admitted for typhoid fever in the hospital by selling 7 Satpuda birds.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Kadaknath poultry rearing provides a sustainable livelihood opportunity for Keena and her family
by ruchita — published Jan 12, 2010 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:54 PM — filed under: , ,
Till date Keena has successfully reared six cycles of Kadaknath birds and finds pride in running this enterprise, which has stopped her family from frequent migration. “There is no need for the family to migrate in search of wage labour anymore”, contends Keena. She is a happy woman who has set an example for other tribal families to emulate.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Sukritbai Chautele’s successful poultry enterprise is an inspiration to her family and neighbours
by ruchita — published Oct 29, 2014 — last modified Oct 29, 2014 12:39 PM — filed under: ,
Earlier I used to make Rs 1200-1500 by rearing and selling a batch of 300 birds and now I rear 500 birds in each batch and manage to earn Rs 2000-2200 every month. I am not a burden on my family and can easily afford my child’s education”, informs Sukrit bai with pride.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Employment as a village facilitator provides a stable source of income for Dayaram in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh
by ruchita — published Feb 18, 2011 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 04:48 PM — filed under: , ,
Dayaram Deevan, aged 40, a resident of tribal village Bahul Lamker belongs to the Kalar community. His work as a village facilitator provides a critical link between the community and the district veterinary hospital, and ensures that preventive health care, by way of regular vaccinations and de-worming is available at the `door-steps’ of the community.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
A Rapid Rural Appraisal of the Family-based Poultry Distribution Scheme of West Bengal
by ruchita — published Nov 20, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , ,
This report presents the results of a Rapid Rural Appraisal of the Poultry Distribution Scheme implemented by the Government of West Bengal. It also reviews the rationale for investing in backyard and small-scale poultry production systems and illustrates the functioning and impact of this scheme.
Located in Publications / Case Studies / Small Holder Poultry
Vertical Integration at Suguna Poultry Farms - A Critical look at Pro Poor Livelihood Issues
by ruchita — published Nov 20, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , ,
This study attempts to empirically analyze and document the concept of vertical integration with contract farming as practiced by Suguna Poultry Farms Ltd in Odisha. The case study details the terms of the contract and other features with a view to identifying practices that are unique and implemented by the company to promote poultry rearing among smallholder farmers.
Located in Publications / Case Studies / Small Holder Poultry
Poultry based livelihoods of rural poor - Case of Kuroiler in West Bengal
by ruchita — published Dec 18, 2008 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , , ,
This field study was initiated in 1997 to analyze the impact of the Kuroiler poultry bird in improving and sustaining livelihoods of the poor; understand threats and opportunities for the Kuroiler and to identify the need for policy support to promote market oriented household based poultry production systems.
Located in Publications / Case Studies / Small Holder Poultry
Smallholder Producers Under Vertical Integration in Andhra Pradesh
by ruchita — published Jan 20, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , ,
This case study documents and reviews the process of contract farming as practiced by the Venkateshwara Hatcheries limited (VHL) in Andhra Pradesh.
Located in Publications / Case Studies / Small Holder Poultry
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