Determination, hard work, and strong family support have helped Nusrat Jahan Sathi become a successful woman entrepreneur through dairy farming in Madaripur. By raising and selling cattle, she has achieved financial independence and emerged as an inspiring figure for women in her community, encouraging others to pursue self-employment through commercial livestock farming.
Sathi, originally from Rajdi in Kalkini upazila, married Kazi Emarat Hossain of Syedarbali area in Madaripur town. Inspired by her father-in-law's cattle farming tradition and encouraged by her husband, she established Amira Dairy Farm in front of her home in 2019. Despite initial losses due to inexperience, she sought advice from experienced farmers and gradually expanded her farm to raise more than 40 cattle at one point. Currently, she manages nine cattle, including three dairy cows, alongside ducks, chickens, and pigeons.
FAQ
- **How did Nusrat Jahan Sathi start her dairy farm?** After marrying into a family with a cattle farming tradition, Sathi established Amira Dairy Farm in 2019 with 10 cattle. - **What challenges did she face initially?** She faced significant financial losses in the first year due to a lack of experience, losing several animals. - **How did she overcome these challenges?** She sought advice from experienced farmers on farm management, cattle nutrition, healthcare, and hygiene, which helped her improve her farm. - **What other livestock does she raise?** In addition to cattle, she raises ducks, chickens, and pigeons, contributing to additional income and an integrated livestock farm. - **What are the main challenges she faces now?** Rising feed prices remain a significant challenge, with feeding a medium-size cow costing approximately Taka 300 to Taka 500 per day.
