New arrangement for scaling up indigenous knowledge system
A technology transfer arrangement can help to scale two environment-friendly technologies—an indigenous herbal formulation with the potential to control Mastitis, an ailment common among dairy animals, and an indigenous herbal supplement with positive influence on growth performance of broiler chicks, for end users. The National Innovation Fund (NIF)-India , an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government […]
Devoting 14-17 % of land for fodder cultivation will be ideal
Currently, India is staring at a fodder crisis with a daunting challenge of producing adequate feed and fodder for its livestock from an already shrinking land resource. In addition, erratic fodder supply during summer/ drought creates a gap in the supply chain. The recent estimated deficit in green fodder is 11.24 per cent, and the […]
Who exactly is a farmer? Does it include livestock rearing also ?
There is no clear-cut definition of a farmer in any government reports, but a comprehensive definition is provided in the National Policy for Farmers. This policy was drafted by the National Commission of Farmers, led by MS Swaminathan, and officially approved by the Centre in 2007. As per this policy, the term ‘farmer’ refers to […]
Focus on livestock sector for income growth
ANIMAL husbandry, the practice of breeding and nurturing domesticated animals, has been an essential part of agriculture since ancient times. It played a crucial role in the development of human societies by providing milk, meat, wool and leather. Now its role in the production and export of dairy-based products (cheese, butter, ice cream etc.), meat […]
AnimStok.com launch online trade services in animal science
AnimStok.com, an online marketplace in the entire animal science economy — dairy, livestock, poultry, and fisheries — will likely start commercial operation in two weeks. It will offer services in B2B, B2C and C2C segments. “We incorporated Animpet Ecomm in April 2021 and registered it as a 360-degree start-up after nine months. Now that our […]
Antibiotic drugs on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate
Researchers at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have found that grazing by livestock leads to lower carbon storage in soil compared to grazing by wild herbivores. In a study conducted in the Spiti region of the Himalayas and which was published in Global Change Biology, CES researchers found that […]
Budget could have paid more attention to fodder
Budget 2023-24 has given a boost to the animal husbandry sector. The overall budget for animal husbandry has increased by around 40 per cent (over the 2022-23 Budget Estimate) for its outstanding contribution to the nation’s socio-economic development, particularly during to the recent pandemic shock. A significant part of the total allocation went to the […]
Centre to create digital database of livestock by April: RK Singh
The National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) is expected to be rolled out by April this year to create a technology-enabled and farmer-centric ecosystem, RK Singh, Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,has said. Besides creating a digital database of the country’s livestock wealth, NDLM will improve delivery of services to farmers and update them with information in […]
Livestock sector Catching Up in Recent Years
The allied sectors of Indian agriculture – livestock, forestry & logging and fishing & aquaculture are gradually becoming sectors of buoyant growth and a potential source of better farm incomes. The livestock sector grew at a CAGR of 7.9 per cent during 2014-15 to 2020- 21 (at constant prices), and its contribution to total agriculture […]
Decarbonising India: Agriculture is one of the largest emitter of GHG
India’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2070 depends on the decarbonisation path it takes. A recent study by consulting firm McKinsey & Co says decarbonising could help India save a cumulative USD1.7 trillion in forex on energy imports by 2070. Besides, an orderly transition could turn the country into a manufacturing and R&D hub for clean technologies such […]