India’s Livestock Economy is in Danger
Livestock contributes about 4.11% to the total GDP of India and 25.6% to the agricultural GDP, this sector strengthens the economic base of rural India. For example, the dairy sector alone has propelled India to become the largest milk producer globally. For example, dairy, being the largest agricultural commodity in India, contributes 5% to the […]
Dairy farmers demand withdrawal of anti-cow slaughter legislation
Accusing the Government of creating fear psychosis among farmers using the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, a convention of dairy farmers has demanded that the legislation be scraped at the earliest in their interest. The conventionheld in Chickballapur on Thursday alleged that police were harassing farmers by using the provisions of […]