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International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part B (2025)

Technical efficiency and its determinants of milk production in South Gujarat

Author(s):

Hiral M Patel, Narendra Singh, Umang B Patel, Anjali S Chaudhari and Parul M Patel

Abstract:

This study investigated the technical efficiency and its determinates of milk production in South Gujarat. The Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach to evaluate technical efficiency and Tobit model use for identify determinants. The multiple random sampling method used for selection dairy household. At first stage 4 districts were selected purposively, then 2 talukas from each district at second stage, then 2 dairy cooperatives from each selected taluka at third stage and at the last stage 20 respondents from each dairy cooperative were selected and finale sample was 320 respondents. Primary data were collected from 320 respondents with the pretested interview schedule in August to December 2023. The study revealed an average technical efficiency score of 0.741 under the CRS model, indicating significant scope for reducing inputs by 25.90% without affecting output. Under the VRS model, efficiency improved to 0.842, highlighting scale inefficiencies as a key factor. Determinants such as access to scientific animal sheds, education, dairy farming experience, area under green fodder, and climate change adaptation positively influenced efficiency. Conversely, larger landholdings, older livestock, and logistical challenges like distant input markets reduced efficiency. Tobit regression identified price received for milk as a significant factor, with efficiency improving by 0.52% per unit price increase. Recommendations include promoting scientific animal sheds, enhancing dairy training programs, and addressing logistical inefficiencies to improve productivity and resource utilization.

Pages: 95-101  |  76 Views  27 Downloads


International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
How to cite this article:
Hiral M Patel, Narendra Singh, Umang B Patel, Anjali S Chaudhari and Parul M Patel. Technical efficiency and its determinants of milk production in South Gujarat. Int. J. Agric. Food Sci. 2025;7(1):95-101. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2664844X.2025.v7.i1b.244
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