India supports about 20 percent of the worlds livestock with only 2.3 per cent of the worlds geographical area. The livestock sector contributes 32 % of the agricultural output, which is 27 % of the total gross domestic product (GDP). In dairy farming feed and fodder plays an important role in exploiting the genetic potential of the animals and success of dairy industry largely depends on supply of nutritious green forages and concentrates. The present feed and forage resources of the country can meet the demand of only 47 % of total livestock population. At present about 9 million ha of the...
India supports about 20 percent of the worlds livestock with only 2.3 per cent of the worlds geographical area. The livestock sector contributes 32 % ...
