Exploring the before and after effect of socio-economic factors on the knowledge and adoption of entrepreneurial behavior of dairy farmers in Gaya district of Bihar

Abstract

The dairy sector in Bihar plays a crucial role in the rural economy, providing livelihood opportunities and contributing significantly to the state's agricultural output. Understanding the entrepreneurial behavior of dairy farmers is essential for sustainable growth and development in the sector. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to gather comprehensive data on various aspects of entrepreneurial behavior among dairy farmers. Key entrepreneurial behaviors examined include innovation adoption, risk-taking propensity, market orientation, and entrepreneurial orientation. The present study entitled “Exploring the before and after effect of Socio-Economic Factors on the Knowledge and Adoption of Entrepreneurial Behavior of Dairy Farmers in Gaya District of Bihar” was conducted in Gaya district of Bihar. A sample of 120 respondents were selected. Gaya sadar (chandauti) block was selected for the present investigation through random sampling method.10 villages were selected from identified block and from those 10 villages 12 respondents were selected from each village to make a total sample size of 120 respondents. Descriptive research design was followed for the present study. The study reveals that a majority of respondents have a low level of knowledge about dairy farming practices, with a low level of knowledge in breeding, feeding, healthcare, and miscellaneous management. The majority of respondents have medium knowledge about cow and buffalo breeds, but have limited knowledge about symptoms of heat, pregnancy tests, and feeding fodder and conc. The study also reveals that 53.33 percent had medium, 22.5 percent had high and 21.17 percent had low level of knowledge regarding dairy farming practices.