Dairy

🌿Organic Dairy Project

At Manas Farm, our Organic Dairy Project represents a harmonious blend of traditional dairy farming wisdom and modern sustainable practices. We’re committed to producing pure, chemical-free dairy while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship.

🥛Project Overview

The Manas Organic Dairy Project is an initiative aimed at producing chemical-free, nutrient-rich milk while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare.

This project integrates traditional livestock care, modern monitoring techniques, and sustainable resource management to create a model organic dairy system that benefits both the environment and the rural community.

Our goal is to build a replicable dairy model powered by organic fodder, livestock hygiene management, and traceable milk production practices.

🐄 Core Principles

1. Organic Feed & Nutrition
Our cows and buffaloes are fed exclusively with organic fodder grown on our own farm. We cultivate:
    • Green fodder including seasonal grasses, legumes, and Napier grass
    • Dry fodder from pesticide-free crop residues and wheat straw
    • Mineral supplements from natural sources including rock salt
    • Species-specific nutrition plans for cows and buffaloes
    • Zero use of synthetic growth hormones or antibiotics
2. Animal Welfare Standards
We believe healthy, happy animals produce the best milk. Our practices include:
    • Spacious, well-ventilated sheds with natural lighting and separate areas for cows and buffaloes
    • Free-range grazing in designated pasture areas with wallowing ponds for buffaloes
    • Regular veterinary care using homeopathic and Ayurvedic treatments
    • Stress-free handling and humane care protocols
    • Adequate rest periods between lactation cycles
    • Proper calf care and natural suckling practices
3. Sustainable Infrastructure
Our dairy facility is designed with sustainability at its core:
    • Rainwater harvesting systems for water needs
    • Solar panels for energy requirements
    • Biogas plants converting cattle waste into energy
    • Vermicomposting units for organic manure production
    • Wastewater treatment and recycling systems
4. Pasture Management
    • We maintain rotational grazing systems across designated pasture lands, allowing natural grass regeneration and soil health improvement.
    • All pastures are maintained organically without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
5. Hygienic Milking Protocols
    • Clean and sanitized milking equipment
    • Trained personnel following strict hygiene standards
    • Gentle milking techniques to ensure animal comfort
    • Immediate cooling and storage at optimal temperatures
    • Regular quality testing for purity and safety

📡 Technology Used

    • Livestock Monitoring System: Daily milk yield recording, feeding logs, and animal health reports.
    • Smart Shed Management: Ventilation fans, temperature control, humidity monitoring.
    • Organic Fodder Production System: Silage pits, fodder choppers, controlled fermentation.
    • Biosecurity Protocols: Sanitized milking equipment, structured footbath system, disinfectant schedules.
    • Biogas & Waste-Recycling Technology: Converts cow dung into clean cooking/lighting energy for farm use.
    • Water Management System: Automated water troughs & recycled water for floor cleaning.

✅ Workflow

    1. Organic Fodder Cultivation: Growing green fodder, maize silage, and legumes without chemical inputs.
    2. Feeding & Nutrition Management: Balanced diet plan including green fodder, dry fodder, and mineral mix.
    3. Livestock Care & Housing: Clean, well-ventilated cow sheds with ample space and bedding.
    4. Hygienic Milking Procedure: Pre-milking udder wash , Manual or machine milking , Stainless steel storage and quick chilling
    5. Milk Quality Monitoring: Testing for fat %, SNF, and microbial quality.
    6. Waste Management Cycle: Cow dung → Biogas → Slurry → Compost → Organic manure for fields
    7. Daily Record Management: Digital logs for milk yield, health, feed intake, and behaviour patterns.

🏡 Impact of the Project

1 . Carbon Footprint Reduction
    • Biogas production from cow and buffalo dung offsets fossil fuel consumption
    • Tree plantation around dairy areas provides shade and improves air quality
2. Waste Management
    • Composting of organic waste. Cow and buffalo dung converted to biogas and organic manure.
    • Wastewater treated which then used for irrigation
3. Employment & Skill Development
    • Direct employment in dairy operations & Fodder production support to local farmers
    • Served as a learning center for: Sustainable agriculture practitioners , local farmer and agricultural students
4. Improved Wellbeing
    • Chemical-Free Milk Production ensures safe, nutritious milk for consumers.
    • Stress-free housing and structured health care extend cattle lifespan.