There are 147 milk co-operative societies in this district. The co-operative milk societies are also assisted in the purchase of milk,cooler, freezer, refrigerator, generator,etc. There are 10 dairy extension service units in the district. There is a dairy training centre at Naduvattom near Beypore. With a coastline of 71kms. from Chaliyar to Azhiyoor, the district of Kozhikode offers enormous natural resources for the development of fisheries.
Fishing is the main occupation of a large number of people in the coastal belt.
The fishing industry makes a sizeable contribution to the economy of the district. The number of active fishermen in the district is around 20,000. The Government of India has cleared the Chombala Mini Fishing Harbour Project at an estimated cost of Rs.556lakhs. The work of Puthiappa Fishing Harbour is almost over. The regional Fisheries Technical High School, Koyilandy is the first residential school for girls in the state.