tailieunhanh - An appraisal of demographic parameters of goat farmers of Punjab

The present study was conducted in all the six different agro-climatic zones of Punjab state to know about demographic profile parameters (age, sex, education, main occupation, family size, family type, land holdings and category) of farmers engaged in goat farming. A total of 240 goat farmers (40 from each agro-climatic zone) were randomly selected. The farmers were interviews personally at their farm with the help of structured interview schedule. The statistical analysis of data revealed that in Punjab most of the goat farmers () were between age group 31-60 years. Very few () goat farmers were female. The education level of most of the goat farmers was not up to mark being illiterate. The main occupation of majority () of farmers engaged in rearing goats is goat farming. 50% farmers had medium size and joint families. Majority () of goat farmers were landless. goat farmers belonged to schedule caste, followed by belonging to general caste, belonging to backward class and belonging to other backward classes. Age, education, main occupation, family size, family type and land holding were significantly correlated. The present study gives an insight into the demographic parameters of goat farmers of Punjab for organizing effective extension activities for goat farmers. | An appraisal of demographic parameters of goat farmers of Punjab