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What are the Benefits of Cattle Farming?

Cattle farming (also called Animal Husbandry for cattle) is a key topic in Class 9 Biology (Improvement in Food Resources chapter). Cattle are the backbone of Indian agriculture.

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What are the benefits of cattle farming?

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Cattle farming provides: 1) Milk for nutrition and income, 2) Draught power for ploughing fields, 3) Organic manure from dung, 4) Biogas fuel, and 5) Economic livelihood for rural farmers.

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Key Facts

Milk: India is world's largest milk producer (Operation Flood/White Revolution).

Draught use: Ploughing and irrigation in small farms.

Manure: Organic fertilizer from cattle dung.

Breeds: Exotic breeds (Jersey, Holstein) for milk; Indian breeds (Gir, Sahiwal) for combined use.

Benefits of Cattle Farming

1. Milk Production (Dairy)

  • Cattle (especially cows and buffaloes) are the primary source of milk in India.
  • Milk provides essential nutrients — protein, calcium, and fats.
  • India is the world's largest producer of milk.

2. Agricultural Labour (Draught Animals)

  • Male cattle (bullocks/oxen) are used as draught animals for ploughing fields, pulling carts, and operating irrigation pumps.
  • They are crucial for small farmers who cannot afford tractors.

3. Organic Manure

  • Cattle dung is used as organic manure (compost) to fertilize fields naturally.
  • It improves soil health and fertility without chemicals.

4. Biogas Production

  • Cattle dung is used in biogas plants to produce cooking fuel (methane gas).

5. Economic Income

  • Cattle provide farmers with regular income through milk sales.
  • Sale of cattle and their products generates employment in rural areas.

Questions and Answers

What are the benefits of cattle farming?+

Cattle farming provides: 1) Milk for nutrition and income, 2) Draught power for ploughing fields, 3) Organic manure from dung, 4) Biogas fuel, and 5) Economic livelihood for rural farmers.

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