Scientific knowledge on various aspects of goat farming was imparted for the skill development of farmers for their economic upliftment
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Fatehgarh Sahib recently organised a vocational training course on ‘Goat Farming’ to inspire farmers, farm women and rural youth. 17 farmers belonging to different villages of districts Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala participated in the training course. In the training programme, scientific knowledge on various aspects of goat farming was imparted for the skill development of farmers for their economic upliftment.
Dr Jasvinder Singh, Associate Director (Trg) Fatehgarh Sahib extended a warm welcome to the participants and gave an overview of goat farming and its importance in employment generation. He encouraged the participants for adopting goat farming as an allied business on the scientific lines.
On the first day after registration and welcome address, a knowledge test was administered to check the knowledge level of trainees about goat farming. Dr Ajay Singh, Assistant Professor (Animal Sc.) gave technical knowhow on various aspects of goat farming including breeds of goat, selection of goat animals, care and management of newly born kids and milking goats, housing management, water management, control of endo and ectoparasites and record keeping. An exposure visit of the participants was organised at village Naulakha, Dist. Fatehgarh Sahib. Overall the participants expressed good interest and share useful information regarding goat farming.
