B. THEJASRI*, B. APARNA, P. BALA HUSSAIN REDDY AND P. LAVANYA KUMARI

Institute of Agribusiness Management, S.V. Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Tirupati-517 502.

ABSTRACT

Inspite of India being the top milk producing country, still there are many constraints in dairy production and extension service delivery. Hence an attempt was made to know the perceived constraints and suggestions of dairy farmers in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The study was undertaken with 120 dairy farmers belonging to Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The data was collected through a closed ended interview schedule. Non availability of the health services round the clock was perceived as the major constraint while the need to provide emergency animal health services by veterinarians round the clock was the major suggestion expressed to farmers regarding service delivery respectively.

KEYWORDS: Constraints, Dairy, Farmers, Suggestions.