Developing Effective Water Policies for Dairy Farms in Punjab: A Focus on Seasonal and Species-Specific Requirements: 24387
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-24387
Author: Hanish Sharma, Inderpreet Kaur and Pranav K. Singh
Author Address: Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar-140001 (Punjab)
Abstract
The present study was
conducted on 180 crossbred cows, 447 buffaloes and 196 indigenous cattle across
the state of Punjab to address this issue. The analysis yielded several
noteworthy findings regarding water consumption and footprint in dairy farming
systems, particularly in Punjab, India. From the selected farms, data on water usage
in milk production were collated on a seasonal basis. On
average, farms consumed 8.43 litres of water per kg of FPCM. Indigenous cattle
generally exhibited higher water footprints per kilogram of FPCM produced, with
crossbred cattle having the lowest footprint. The study also
highlighted the broader impact of dairy farming on water resources,
particularly in Punjab, where groundwater depletion poses significant
challenges. Despite dairy farming's considerable water footprint, it was found
to be lower than that of other agricultural activities, such as rice cultivation.
Overall, the results underscore the importance of adopting sustainable water
management practices in dairy farming to mitigate environmental impacts and
ensure long-term sustainability, particularly in regions facing water scarcity,
such as Punjab.
Keywords: Bathing, dairy farms, drinking, energy
usage, servicing.
JEL Codes: Q25, Q40, Q56, Q58.
Description
Indian Journal of Economics and Development
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-24387
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