Dairy farming as a sustainable means of livelihood: A case study of Imphal dairy farmers.

Author(s)	Dr. Lairellakpam Seilendra Singh, Dr. Robert Oinam
Country	India
Abstract	Dairy products are a substantial contributor to Manipur's food and protein supply. Many indigenous small farmers in Manipur are rearing dairy cattle. Manipur is considered one of the most suitable countries in the world for dairy farming. Dairy development has generated considerable employment by producing and marketing dairy products. This paper aims to determine whether small and medium scale dairy farming can be considered an alternative income-generating activity for the rural and urban poor in developing Manipur. The present study was conducted to learn about the practices of dairy farmers in the Imphal district of Manipur State. A simple random sampling technique was used to select dairy farmers. The total sample of 150 questionnaires was from dairy farms, and 85 were randomly collected from selected dairy farmers. The selected respondents were personally interviewed using a pre-tested, well-structured interview schedule to elicit information. They were actively involved in various aspects of dairy farming.
Keywords	Livelihood, dairy farmers, socio-economic, employability.
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-06

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