Site selection for farm building
Proper
housing which is conducive to good health, comfort and protection from
inclement weather and which would enable the animals to utilise their genetic
ability and feed for optimal production.
• For construction of farm buildings
selection of site is most important. Before selecting a site the following
points are to be considered,
Soil
• Soil must be suitable for strong
foundation.
• Marcy, clay, sandy, rock soils are
not suitable.
• Loamy and gravely soils are best
suited for building construction.
Availability of land
• There should be vast area to construct
all building and should give way to future expansion of farm.
• Atleast 2-3 acre land is required for
200 cows accommodation.
• For 2 cows 1-acre land is essential
for fodder production.
Drainage
system: Proper drainage of rain and subsoil water should be provided to keep
healthy environment and to protect the building from dampness.
Availability
of water: Plenty of water is needed for farm operations like washing, fodder
cultivation, processing of milk and byproducts and for drinking. Hence a water
source which provides water constantly is essential.
Electricity:
It should be available at the site. It is needed for operating various machines
used in the farm and is the light source to the animals.
Protection
from wind and solar radiation: If the farm building in open or exposed area,
the wind breaks in the farm of tall quick growing trees should be grown near
the building.This will reduce the wind velocity and solar radiation.
Protection
from noise and other disturbance:The farm site should be away from noise
producing factory/chemical industry, sewage disposing area.The industrial
effluents in the form of gaseous or liquid may pollute surrounding resources.Noise
is also found to affect the animal production. Hence the farm should be away
from city.
Availability
of market facility:The farm should be away from the city but at the same time
it should be nearer to city thereby the products produced from the farm could
be marketed easily.
Transport
facility:The farm buildings should be provided with good road and also have the
accessibility to reach the market.This will reduce the transport cost and avoid
spoilage of products.
Miscellaneous:
Other facilities like availability of telephone, nearby school for children of
farm workers, post office, shopping centre and entertainment facilities should
be provided.