MOGA, Punjab – A 30-year-old veterinary science graduate has demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial spirit by quitting a corporate job to establish a successful dairy farm in Moga district, Punjab. Dr. Noorpreet Inder Singh, who previously worked with Nestle, returned to his ancestral village, Channuwala, in 2022 to manage and expand his family’s dairy business.
The Chenab Times has learned that Dr. Singh now oversees a flourishing dairy unit comprising 25 self-bred cows, 12 female calves, and 12 heifers. He attributes his venture’s success to the continuous guidance and technical support received from experts at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), where he earned his degree.
Dairy farming is a legacy for Dr. Singh, with his grandfather having initiated the farm with just a single cow. His grandfather was among the first agriculture graduates from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in 1962. Continuing this pioneering spirit, the grandfather was reportedly the first farmer in the region to use imported semen for artificial insemination in 1988, undertaking significant efforts to ensure the semen’s viability during transport.
Dr. Singh has built upon this foundation, leveraging artificial insemination techniques to expand the herd without purchasing any external cattle. “We are breeders. All our cattle are self-bred,” he stated, highlighting his focus on genetic improvement and self-sufficiency. His professional experience at Nestle provided him with valuable insights into the dairy industry, enabling him to supply milk to the company and also establish a reputation for selling high-quality cattle to other farmers.
He advocates for dairy farming as a lucrative career path for young individuals, provided they possess adequate knowledge, particularly in areas such as disease prevention and animal husbandry. Dr. Singh employs a flexible business strategy, optimizing income by selling milk when market demand and prices are favourable, and by selling calves, heifers, and cows during off-peak periods to ensure a consistent revenue stream.
The economic potential of the dairy sector is evident from the prices fetched by the cattle. A calf can command up to ₹65,000, while a milking cow can sell for as much as ₹3 lakh. Pregnant cows are valued even higher, with prices reaching up to ₹3.5 lakh.
Dr. Singh emphasized the advantage of venturing into business after acquiring professional knowledge. He urged young people to fully utilize the resources and expertise offered by institutions like GADVASU, which provide insights into modern technologies and sustainable livelihood development. The university’s ongoing support in modern farming techniques and animal care has been instrumental in his farm’s growth.
His initiative serves as an inspiration for young professionals, demonstrating that a transition from a secure corporate job to self-employment in agriculture can lead to significant personal and economic fulfillment, while also contributing to the rural economy. The farm’s operation model, which balances milk production with the sale of high-value livestock, showcases a well-rounded approach to dairy business management.
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