Value chain analysis of commercial goat rearing: A study of selectede self-help groups in Alagappa Nagar Panchayat of Thrissur (Record no. 158310)

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Classification number 380.141
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Personal name Roshan Raj P R
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Title Value chain analysis of commercial goat rearing: A study of selectede self-help groups in Alagappa Nagar Panchayat of Thrissur
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Place of publication, distribution, etc Vellanikkara
Name of publisher, distributor, etc College of Co-operation, Banking and Management
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2017
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Extent 68p
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Dissertation note MBA
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Abstract In Kerala goat rearing is considered to be an additional income and in rural areas goat rearing is on of the main activities of women, and it contributes to the women empowerment, in this study studied about the socio economic benefits, value chain of commercial goat rearing done by the efficient selected groups of SHGs in Alagappa nagar panchayat of thrissur district. These groups hay made goat rearing as a profitable venture, even they created wealth from waste. The mapping the value chain of goat rearing in with special reference to SHGs of Alagappa nagai panchayat. The survey conducted among the actors in the value chain using separate structured questionnaire, discussion with key informants in the study area, focus group discussion etc. formed the basis for value chain mapping. The core processes in the value chain of goat rearing could be identified was input provision, production, marketing and consumption.
The goat rearing by SHG members of Alagappa nagar panchayath is a profitable venture because there is a shift of household income of the respondents. The household income of the SHG members has been increased after starting the goat rearing. From the study we identified that socio economic status of the SHG members has increased considerably, most of the respondents argued that after starting the goat rearing they are able to provide better education for their children and all of them started savings, their annual income has changed.
SHG members are getting an adequate return on their investment. Small farmers sell an average of 8 goats per year and large farmers sell an average of 20 goats per year. Average goats sold by sample population is 14 goats per year
Return of small farmers (60683-28470)= Rs.32213
Return of large farmers (152940-72375)=Rs.80565
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Agribusiness Management
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Personal name Giggin T (Guide)
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Uniform Resource Identifier http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810143192
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Not For Loan Reference Book KAU Central Library, Thrissur KAU Central Library, Thrissur Theses 2018-01-29 380.141 ROS/VA 174155 2018-01-29 Theses
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