In this study I wanted to find out what factors that can be change milk yield of dairy farmers and do farmer’s attitudes, skills on farming, knowledge on farming relate with yield of milk production in cows. Further, living environment of the animals and nutrition of animals relate with milk production of cows.
The farmers’ attitudes can be affecting the way farmers treat their animals and it could be affecting the milk production. This study is focusing this context as we could be improving our milk production with the resource available with our farmers if their attitudes are contributing to milk production.
That is a very interesting question. Dairy farmers' competencies, such as their attitudes, knowledge and skills, can have a significant impact on the improvement of milk production. According to the Guide to good dairy farming practice, dairy farmers need to apply good agricultural practice (GAP) in various areas, such as animal health, milking hygiene, nutrition, animal welfare, the environment and socio-economic management.
These practices require dairy farmers to have adequate competencies to ensure the health and productivity of their animals, the quality and safety of their milk, and the sustainability of their farms. For example, dairy farmers need to have mechanical skills to operate and maintain complex machinery, analytical skills to assess the health and production strength of their cows, and nutritional skills to provide the right feed and water for their animals. Dairy farmers also need to have positive attitudes towards learning new technologies, adopting best practices, and complying with standards and regulations by improving their competencies, dairy farmers can enhance their milk production and profitability, as well as contribute to food security and rural development.
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Dear Mohaddeseh Asafari, Thank you for your answer, could you be help me to find researches done around the world regarding, "Does Dairy farmers' competencies, such as their attitudes, knowledge and skills have a significant impact on the improvement of milk production" topic.
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Effect of positive tactile stimulation and prepartum milking routine training on behavior, cortisol and oxytocin in milking, milk composition, and milk yield in Gyr cows in early lactation
Author links open overlay panelAska Ujita a, Lenira El Faro b, Rogério Ribeiro Vicentini b, Maria Lucia Pereira Lima b, Leonardo de Oliveira Fernandes c, André Penido Oliveira c, Renata Veroneze c, João Alberto Negrão
I would also consider searching for research relating to Organic Dairy Farming. This is because organic farmers have to look at ways to keep their animals healthy and giving optimal yield while avoiding interventions that rely on blanket use of chemicals or intensive processes that may compromise the health of their cattle. You may want to contact the Soil Association to put you in touch with experts in that field
Yes, In many ways, knowledge and skills affect dairy farm performance economically and health wise. Detecting mastitis early greatly reduces the cost of treatments and increase milk prodn. Knowledge on record keeping help economically.
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