Assessment of Livestock Feed and Fodder An All India study

This episode of Got Milk? discusses a government document from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying that addresses the significant national shortage of green, dry, and concentrated fodder, outlining the reasons for this deficit, such as changing land use and declining pasture productivity. The government details steps being taken to mitigate this shortage, including financial assistance for fodder seed production, promoting fodder as a cash crop, and establishing fodder-centric Farmer Producer Organizations.It also highlights Shunya Agritech as a pioneering Indian company focused on revolutionizing dairy farming through science-backed, sustainable, and precision nutrition solutions, particularly hydroponic green fodder. Shunya Agritech aims to empower smallholder farmers by offering affordable, scalable feed options that enhance productivity, profitability, and year-round fodder security, utilizing technology like IoT and mobile apps.