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BAIF Development Research Foundation
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The BAIF Development Research Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Urali Kanchan near Pune[1] in Maharashtra, India, that pioneers agricultural development. It was founded in 1967 by Manibhai Desai as the Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation. BAIF has been a pioneer in cross breeding of high yielding European cattle such as Holstein Freisian and Jersey with the sturdy Indian breeds such as Gir from Gujarat.[2][3][4][5][6] Later BAIF expanded the scope of activities to include animal health, nutrition, afforestation[7] wasteland development, and tribal development.[8]
In 1997, the organization received the Adivasi Seva Sanstha award from the State Government of Maharashtra.
Nirman and VAPCOL[edit]
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BAIF is a parent organisation for a youth organisation in Maharashtra, named as Nirman.VAPCOL (Vasundhara Agri-Horti Producer Co. Ltd.) is a multi state former organisation registered as a producer company under company's Act. VAPCOL is a for profit organisation promoted by BAIF. Currently VAPCOL has its independent website, Facebook page and sales through distribution network as well as online sales.
Criticism[edit]
Some critics of BAIF argue that the emphasis on imported breeds of cattle has been instrumental in the decimation of Indian breeds.[9] P. Sanath in the Hindu argues that cross-breeds give higher yields, but require more feed and are not suited to Indian conditions.[10]
Further reading[edit]
- Dhruva, case study report at Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Akshayakalpa's is a model that encourages free-range cattle rearing". The Financial Express. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ Deore, P.A., Sidhaye, V.J., Rangnekar, D.V., Hegde, G.R. and Mangurkar, B.R., 1990. Manual on crossbred cows [1].
- ↑ Bandyopadhyay ., A. (editor) (2005). Sustainable agriculture. New Delhi: Northern Book Centre. p. 27. ISBN 81-7211-184-3.
{{cite book}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ↑ Bhosrekar, M.R., 1990. Semen production and artificial insemination. BAIF Development Research Foundation.[2]
- ↑ Howard, Connie (2000). In Gandhi's Footsteps: The Manibhai Desai & BAIF Story. New Age International Ltd. p. 114. ISBN 81-224-1221-1.
- ↑ "Biography at Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation". Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ Syed Noman Ahmad (1997). Rapid Rural Transformation Through Voluntary Action. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. pp. 43–83. ISBN 978-81-7533-052-8.
- ↑ Ahmad, Syed Noman (1997). Rapid rural transformation through voluntary action. New Delhi: MD Publications. p. 43. ISBN 9788175330528.
- ↑ Ramdas, Sagari R.; Nitya S Ghotge (August 2006). "India's Livestock Economy: The Forsaken Dry lands". Seminar (564).
- ↑ Sainath, P. (6 January 2012). "Cattle class: native vs exotic". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 October 2006. Retrieved 15 September 2006.
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