The role of “mechanization” also needs consideration. Firstly, the asset base of farms must be appropriate to their needs – over capitalization will result in unprofitable farming. Secondly, it should be emphasised that the issue is management, and that mechanization is necessary to support modern management, no more and no less. A developed dairy industry including mechanised farms can create eight types of different entrepreneurs in the village. The kind of services required includes animal care, herd managers, equipment contractor, equipment maintenance service, milkmen services, milk tank care, barn construction services, animal feeding etc. The commercial farm serves as the.
