Maize research body seeks aflatoxin management in DDGS
Amid concerns over aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and an increasing demand by the feed industry for its import, the ICAR’s maize research institute has said it is possible to reduce the levels to the permissible limit of 20 PPM (parts per million), using various technologies and post-harvest practices. According to […]
Kerala pushes maize farming -boost dairy productivity control fodder prices
The State is conducting an intensive drive to promote maize cultivation as it’s most ideal to boost dairy production and control fodder prices, says Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani Maize may not be a common crop in Kerala, but the Animal Husbandry department is looking at extending its cultivation to more […]
Kambala, mini hydroponics: A green fodder-mitra for small farmers
India is the largest producer of milk in the world. It also is a home to largest population of milking animals in the world. Howver , India falls short by nearly 30% in feed and fooder availability in the country by nearly 30%. On all India basis,there is an overall deficit of 11.24% in green […]