Dairy Profit & Expansion Planner

Depending on the breed and feed costs, the operational production cost typically ranges from ₹25 to ₹40 per litre. Desi cows (e.g. Gir) have higher costs per litre due to lower yield, but their A2 milk commands a substantial price premium. HF/Jersey crossbreeds produce milk at a lower cost per litre due to high yields.

The break-even point is reached when total revenue equals total expenses (fixed + variable). You calculate it by dividing your total daily herd running expenses by the sale price per litre to find the minimum daily milk output required.

For a well-managed farm, adding cows typically has a payback period of 18 to 28 months per cow. This assumes cows are purchased in early lactation (2nd/3rd lactation) at peak yield, feed costs are controlled via silage/hydroponics, and calf mortality is kept near zero.