Comparative study about level of adoption of scientific dairy practices by the member and non-member dairy farmers of farmer producer company

The study was conducted during October, 2023 to March, 2024 at Katol and Narkhed.The present study was undertaken with the objectives to study the level of adoption of scientific dairy practices of members and non-members of Farmer Producer Company. The study was carried out in purposively selected Farmer Producer Company i.e. Shri Kamdhenu Dairy Farmer Producer Company (SKDFPC) operating in two blocks i.e. Katol and Narkhed. From each block 120 dairy farmers comprising 60 member and 60 non-member dairy farmers of FPC was randomly selected. Data collection was carried out by using a semi-structured interview schedule. The collected data was analysed by using different statistical tools and the finding revealed that member farmers of the Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) had a significantly higher adoption level compared to non-members, attributed to better access to resources and support. Non-members faced challenges such as limited awareness and financial constraints. The study concluded that FPCs enhance the adoption of scientific practices, improving productivity and sustainability, and highlighted the need for increased institutional support and training to promote scientific dairy farming.