United States
Sector
Keyword
Dairy Farmer
Dairy Products
Dairy Entrepreneur
Minimum ? No entry barrier, 5th standard passed preferable
Certified training for Dairy Worker (programme aligned to AGR/Q0501 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
One year prior experience in dairy farm operations
The tasks a Dairy Worker is expected to perform include:
Caring, for feeding and milking the livestock at the dairy farm facility
Keeping the animal areas, lots and barns clean from manure and extraneous objects
Ensuring proper healthcare and overall well-being of dairy animals
Performing the steps necessary to produce high quality milk
Efficient in preparing, establishing and maintaining livestock accommodation
Familiar with pre-milking and post-milking activities
Familiar with forage conservation
Familiar with the transfer process of livestock to another location
Efficient in maintaining healthy performance of livestock
Adept at monitoring environmental conditions
Knowledge of proper disposal of waste materials
Efficient in performing hand and machine milking
Knowledge of animal health & safety at the workplace
Hands-on training
Extension training and Krishi Vigyan Kendra training
Manual dexterity
Physically fit
Ability to work independently
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-directed learner
Self-motivated
Ability to negotiate
It is a field job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Flexible working hours
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system may be applicable as per the dairy norms
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards due to exposure to pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, extreme weather conditions, considerable amounts of dust and equipment noise, unpleasant odours and contaminants, etc.
Minimum wage is approximately `175 to `200 per day(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Demand of Dairy Products
With the sustained growth of the Indian economy and a consequent rise in the purchasing power during the last two decades, more and more people today are able to afford milk and various other dairy products. This trend is expected to continue with the sector experiencing a robust growth in demand in the short and medium run. If the impediments in the way of growth and development are left unaddressed, India is likely to face a serious supply and demand mismatch and it may gradually turn into a substantial importer of milk and milk products.
Role of Government
Fortunately, the government and other stakeholders seem to be aware of the situation, and efforts to increase milk production have been intensified. Transformations in the sector are being induced by factors like newfound interest on the part of the organized sector, new markets, easy credit facilities, dairy friendly policies by the government, etc. Dairy farming is now evolving from just an agrarian way of life to a professionally managed industry. With these positive signals, there is hope that the sector may eventually march towards another white revolution. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Dairy Worker and other professionals.
Self-employed
Dairy farm owners Dairy co-operative organization
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana
Animal Husbandry Training Institute, South Andaman
Dairy Science Institute, Mumbai
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
Kerala Agricultural University
Rajasthan Agricultural University
College of Dairy Science, Rajasthan