- India, the world’s largest milk producer, is facing a severe shortage of fodder and livestock feed, and risks undermining decades of progress in rural development and nutrition.
- India is accounting for approximately 23–24% of global milk output, and over 70 million farmers are directly involved in dairying.
- It contributes to one-third of rural household income, especially for small and marginal farmers.
- Livestock contributes over 5% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and more than 30% of the agriculture and allied sector’s GVA, supporting 80 million rural households. Read More
India Needs a Green Fodder Revolution
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