Total Factor Productivity in Milk Production in Haryana

The study estimates total factor productivity (TFP) in milk production and identifies factors influencing it in Sirsa district of Haryana. The TFP has been found highest in large herds (0.2202) and for crossbred cows (0.2346), which imply that increase in herd size and adoption of high-yielding animals (crossbred or buffalo) would positively contribute to TFP. However, the overall TFP is low across herd sizes; hence, transfer of technology and infrastructural support related with milk production are of paramount importance. Creation of dairy assets on farms and balanced feeding are the significant determinants of TFP.