Socio-cultural effect of training and dairy extension services on milk producers of Rural Punjab

The research paper aimed at how milk production can be achieved by training of milk producers through extension services and training programmes in rural Punjab. During these training camps, the emphasis was on improving dairy practices like breed improvement, clean milk production, deworming, mineral mixture, feeding practices, etc. It was examined what were the perceptions and effectiveness of farmers regarding the training camps in improving the overall efficiency and socio-cultural status of the milk producers in rural villages? Although there were less women employed in the profession of dairying, how much impact the training has on their self esteem and social participation, was also examined. The objectives of the study was to study the socio-cultural profile of milk producers, study the up gradation in skills and knowledge after undergoing dairy training and finally, to study the attitudinal changes in adoption of dairy practices after attending dairy training and camps. The findings of the study were that lack of awareness, lack of finance, lack of technical guidance and higher costs remained some of the impediments which are faced by the milk producers. The study also indicated that conducting of training programmes were extremely beneficial for increasing and updating the knowledge of milk producers regarding dairy farming practices.