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Lighting up Lives - Biogas from Poultry Litter as a Sustainable Energy Resource
by ruchita — published Jan 14, 2010 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 07:37 PM — filed under: , , ,
This Potential Good Practice showcases the joint effort of communities, NGOs and government agencies to set up and run eco-friendly biogas plants that, by making use of available poultry litter, provide a low-cost source of energy to rural households with positive economic, environmental and health returns.
Located in Good Practices / 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
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
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
Appropriate management practices and delivery of animal health services - key to successful backyard poultry rearing
by ruchita — published Sep 16, 2009 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:04 PM — filed under:
While the birds vaccinated by Sangeeta survived the catastrophe, all the other birds in the area succumbed to the disease. The villagers realized that Sangeeta although young was well informed and trained to take care of their poultry birds. They began inviting her to immunize their flocks too.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Good management practices pave the way for improved livelihoods
by ruchita — published Sep 16, 2009 — last modified Jan 08, 2014 04:10 PM — filed under:
Indubai carefully followed and applied the lessons taught to her during the training and began providing clean water to her chickens. She also added potassium permanganate or Turmeric to the water for the poultry which helped in reducing incidence of Salmonellosis - the root cause of White diarrhoea in poultry birds.
Located in Stories / Small Holder Poultry
Reviving the Indigenous Poultry Breed, Kadaknath - Enhancing livelihoods of tribals through niche market opportunities
by ruchita — published Jul 22, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: ,
This potential Good Practice note describes a government initiative to introduce and promote the rearing of the Kadaknath poultry breed, an indigenous breed of Western Madhya Pradesh.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / Small Holder Poultry
Backyard Poultry Farming Through Self-Help Groups in West Bengal - Towards Good Livestock Policies
by ruchita — published Jul 22, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: ,
The note documents one of the Family-based Poultry Distribution Schemes of the Government of West Bengal under which poultry birds are distributed to poor rural households throughout the State.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / Small Holder Poultry
Reviving the Indigenous Poultry Breed, Kadaknath - Enhancing livelihoods of tribals through niche market opportunities
by ruchita — published Jul 22, 2009 — last modified Nov 28, 2013 03:10 PM — filed under: ,
This potential Good Practice note describes a government initiative to introduce and promote the rearing of the Kadaknath poultry breed, an indigenous breed of Western Madhya Pradesh.
Located in OLD / Good Practices / Small Holder Poultry
Backyard Poultry Farming Through Self-Help Groups in West Bengal - Towards Good Livestock Policies
by ruchita — published Jul 22, 2009 — last modified Nov 28, 2013 02:57 PM — filed under: ,
The note documents one of the Family-based Poultry Distribution Schemes of the Government of West Bengal under which poultry birds are distributed to poor rural households throughout the State.
Located in OLD / Good Practices / Small Holder Poultry
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