Vol. 10, Special Issue 5 (2021)

Author(s):
RKR Sangamitra, P Eyazhini and A Elamaran

Abstract:
The study was undertaken to analyse the constraint among the backyard poultry farmers in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The data was collected through personal interview method with the help of well-structured interview schedule from randomly selected 50 farmers backyard poultry farmers in Kuruvikkarambai village, Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Major constraints perceived by poultry farmers attack of predators (84.00%), lack of knowledge about disease (81.33%) followed by non-remunerative price (76.67%). Hence, the study recommends that technological interventions on improved poultry farming shall be supported with vocational training, demonstration of efficient technologies and motivating the poultry farmers to adopt recommended improved technologies and sustainable poultry production practices thereby enhancing the farmer’s livelihood.