Chittoor Faces Growing Fodder Crisis Amid El Niño
Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh is facing a worsening fodder crisis as El Niño conditions intensify, with reduced rainfall and prolonged dry conditions putting pressure on fodder availability for dairy animals. The situation is raising concerns for dairy farmers because inadequate and costly feed can directly affect animal health, milk production and farm profitability. The…
Fodder Crisis Threatens Chikkaballapur Dairy Sector
A growing fodder shortage is putting Chikkaballapur’s dairy sector under pressure, raising concerns for dairy farmers in one of Karnataka’s important milk-producing regions. The issue is particularly significant because dairying is a major livelihood activity in the district, where inadequate rainfall and recurring water stress make livestock farming an important alternative to crop cultivation. Historical…
Chittoor Fodder Crisis Deepens Amid El Niño
Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh is facing a worsening fodder crisis as El Niño conditions intensify, reducing rainfall and severely affecting the availability of green fodder for livestock. The shortage has pushed up fodder prices, increasing production costs for dairy farmers in one of the State’s important milk-producing regions. Farmers have warned that continued fodder…
Wheat Husk Price Surge Hits Punjab Cow Shelters
Punjab’s cow shelters (gaushalas) are facing a severe financial crisis following a two-fold surge in wheat husk (tudi) prices, a key component of cattle feed. According to gaushala operators and dairy farmers, the price of wheat husk has risen from ₹400–500 per quintal to ₹900–1,200 per quintal, significantly increasing the cost of maintaining cattle. Tudi,…