Dairy Profit Calculator Nepal
Calculate your monthly milk income, feed costs, and net profit from dairy cows or buffaloes — using Nepal's actual DDC milk prices and feed rates.
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Labour, medicine, roughage, housing (NPR 0 – 30,000)
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Also try the Feed Calculator
Get the exact daily feed amount for each animal — then plug that feed cost into this profit tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dairy farming income and profitability in Nepal.
How much can I earn from dairy farming in Nepal?
A farmer with 3 buffaloes each producing 8 litres per day earns approximately NPR 61,200/month in gross milk income (at NPR 85/L DDC rate). After concentrate feed costs (around NPR 24,600/month) and other costs (labour, medicine — roughly NPR 5,000–10,000/month), net profit is typically NPR 25,000–35,000 per month. High-yielding crossbred HF cows (12+ L/day) can earn NPR 40,000–50,000/month net per 3–5 animals.
Is buffalo farming more profitable than cow farming in Nepal?
Generally yes, in Nepal's current market. Buffalo milk fetches NPR 75–100/litre vs. NPR 60–75/litre for cow milk, due to higher fat content and DDC procurement preference. Research from Kaski district shows buffalo farming achieves a revenue-to-cost ratio of 1.81 vs. 1.18 for cattle. However, high-yielding HF-crossbred cows producing 12+ litres/day can match or exceed buffalo profitability, especially when fed high-protein concentrates like Vanjula HighPro.
What is the current DDC milk price per litre in Nepal in 2025?
As of 2025, the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) procurement price is approximately NPR 62–68/litre for cow milk and NPR 80–95/litre for buffalo milk. Prices vary by season, collection point, and measured fat content (SNF). Private dairy processors sometimes offer higher rates. Retail prices for packaged pasteurized milk are around NPR 97–118/litre.
What costs should I include when calculating dairy farm profit?
The main costs are: (1) Concentrate feed — typically NPR 35–45/kg for quality commercial feed like Vanjula or Siddhartha; (2) Labour — NPR 10,000–20,000/month for a family helper or hired worker; (3) Veterinary costs — NPR 500–2,000/animal/month average; (4) Roughage — Napier grass, berseem, straw; (5) Housing depreciation. This calculator covers concentrate feed automatically plus a custom field for all other monthly costs.
What is the break-even milk yield for dairy farming in Nepal?
The break-even yield depends on your milk price and feed cost. At NPR 85/L (buffalo), NPR 38/kg feed, and NPR 5,000/month other costs for 3 animals, break-even is around 4–5 litres/animal/day. Above that, you earn net profit. Use the calculator above to find your specific break-even point.
How can I increase my dairy farm profit in Nepal?
The fastest ways to increase profit: (1) Use bypass protein feed like Vanjula Bypass or HighPro — shown to increase daily yield by 28% in Nepal field trials; (2) Upgrade to higher-yielding crossbred animals through AI; (3) Negotiate better milk prices with cooperatives or private processors; (4) Grow your own roughage (Napier grass) to reduce 'other costs'; (5) Track each animal's daily yield and cull unproductive animals. The feed calculator and profit calculator tools on this site help you model each scenario.
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