India has the potential to not only be the world’s largest milk producing country but also a highly efficient industry if it is willing to embrace modern practices. The keys to doing this are:

• Willingness to adopt modern technology and invest in Economic Farming Units.
• Milk processors willing to provide extension with properly qualified people.
• Banks and financial institutions willing to work with dairy companies and dairy producers to put loans together for farmers.

• Know the nutrient analysis of all components of the ration: Digestible Protein, Energy,
• Know how much the cows are eating  – dry matter intake 
• Forage/Concentrate ratio:
  Digestible forage — minimum 60%
  Concentrate/grain –  maximum 40%
• Protein/Energy
  Protein (depending on forage quality) 15-19%
  Fat <7%
  Balanced for minerals, vitamins
• Feed a Total Mixed Ration (TMR)