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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
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
Aseel Poultry – Secure and dependable livestock assets for the poor
by ruchita — published Dec 12, 2008 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:39 PM — filed under: , ,
Though Gonela started with rearing only two hens, presently she rears an average of 60 birds every year. Each hen gives eggs in three clutches averaging 15 eggs/ clutch, all of which are used for hatching.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Poultry Based Livelihoods of the Rural Poor - Case Study of Kuroilers in West Bengal
by ruchita — published Nov 20, 2008 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:50 AM — filed under: , ,
The main objectives of this workshop were to share the preliminary findings of the study ‘Poultry based livelihoods of the rural poor - Case Study of Kuroilers in West Bengal’ with key stakeholders.
Located in Publications / Workshops - Proceedings and Presentations / Small Holder Poultry
Poultry Based Livelihoods of the Rural Poor - Case Study of Kuroilers in West Bengal
by ruchita — published Nov 20, 2008 — last modified Jan 23, 2014 11:45 AM — filed under: , ,
The main objectives of this workshop were to share the preliminary findings of the study ‘Poultry based livelihoods of the rural poor - Case Study of Kuroilers in West Bengal’ with key stakeholders.
Located in Information Hub / Small Holder Poultry / Workshop Proceedings
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
Satpuda-Desi poultry rearing – a viable self-employment opportunity
by ruchita — published Sep 19, 2008 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 04:44 PM — filed under: ,
Shivaji proudly advocates that this activity not only provided self employment to him but also gave him immense satisfaction as replication of the activity provided a source of livelihood to many youth, especially in a region where the government is making every effort to stop suicides by farmers.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Saleha - An Ideal Poultry Worker
by ruchita — published Aug 11, 2008 — last modified Jan 30, 2014 05:24 PM — filed under: , ,
Saleha was also taught to advise villagers on how to increase their income through poultry keeping. She was very sincere and managed to earn Taka 500 from her vaccinator’s job. She also supplemented her income through rearing 15 chicken and selling about 10 eggs a day.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Searching for households keeping poultry? Go to the poorer part of the village!
by ruchita — published Aug 08, 2008 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:01 PM — filed under:
The search for the missing poultry brought us to the poorer corners of the village and in contact with the lady poultry keeper who is an embodiment of the millions of small livestock keepers whose very survival depends on rearing desi birds and/or few goats without any external assistance.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Social Constraints to increasing flock size – the story of Tarabela, a widow in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
by ruchita — published Dec 12, 2007 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:35 PM — filed under: , ,
Tarabela is very attached to her birds and looks after them well. Tarabela earns around Rs 700/- from her rice business. Therefore any income from the sale of eggs or birds is a welcome addition to her income. She uses this additional money to buy vegetables, pulses, clothing and school items for the children.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
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