Vol. 6, Issue 1 (2017)

Author(s):
Suresh R, Sarjan Rao K, Ravindra Reddy Y, Sharma GRK and Punyakumari B

Abstract:
The study on the cost economics trends in milk production of variable socio economic groups of Mulakanoor Women cooperative society showed that the average cost of milk production by cooperative is lower when compared to the non-member. The different socioeconomic variables had much impact on cost of milk production with in the member and non-members. The cost of milk production (Rs/Lt) in small farming group (20.44), other caste (18.70), in old age group (18.70) with larger family (18.28) processing graduation and above educational status (12.80) and with animal holdings of more than four animal (14.25) was lower in the members group. Whereas in non-members land less dairy farmer (22.71), scheduled caste (21.82), old age (20.10), medium family (22.09), graduate and above(9.7)and more than four animal holding women dairy farmers showing lower cost of milk production compared to other category.