Vol. 8, Issue 12 (2019)

Author(s):
Mastanbi Shaik and GRK Sharma

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in twelve randomly selected villages of Srikakulam, Prakasam and Ananthapur districts of Andhra Pradesh state. Data was collected through structured interview schedule. A total sample size was constituted with 120 sheep farmers to analyse their socio-personal, economic profile and applicability of sheep advisory system. The study revealed that majority of sheep farmers were middle aged and illiterates and belong to backward caste category. Sheep farming was the main occupation, while dairy farming was taken up as subsidiary occupation. Most of the respondents had medium experience in sheep farming with small flock size (60 - 240) having low annual income (Rs.60,000 - 2,06,670). It was interesting to note that majority of sheep farmers possessed medium level of applicability of sheep advisory system, which represents their plan of future farming activities.