Participation of farm women in different dairy practices

The present study was conducted to know the extent participation of farm women in dairy occupation in Bharuch district of Gujarat state with sample of 120 respondents. Women are the back bone of rural economy. The prosperity and growth of nation depends on the status and development of its women as they not only constitute nearly half of the population but also positively influence the growth of remaining half of the population. Farm women were participated in many activities like; selection of milch animals, taking loan for purchase animal, purchase and sale of milch animals, feeding of milch animals, breeding of milch animals, health care of animals and utilization of milk and preparing milk products. Farm women and their participation in dairy occupation were certainly affected their efficiency in work and in the development of dairy enterprise. Majority of farm women participated in feeding the milch animals, utilization of milk and preparing milk products and breeding of milch animals.