Bridging Policy and Practice: Qualitative Insights into Sustainable Feed Production for Indian Poultry and Cattle Farmers

Abstract

This article develops a full-length journal manuscript based on the DBA thesis titled “Navigating Uncertainties Toward Sustainable Feed Production for Indian Poultry and Cattle Farmers.” The paper integrates quantitative evidence (survey N=400; multiple regressions and Chi‑Square tests) with qualitative, policy‑practice narratives drawn from field interactions and document analysis. Results demonstrate that technology adoption, reliable feed and veterinary access, and targeted public programs significantly improve farmer productivity and sustainability outcomes, with training and awareness playing a decisive mediating role. The contribution is twofold: first, a consolidated empirical account of what works in Indian feed systems; second, an actionable policy‑practice framework that links execution quality, technology transfer, and farmer capability building under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recommendations are offered for policymakers, industry, farmer groups, and practitioners to accelerate adoption at scale.