Fodder Seed Production

GREEN FODDER REVOLUTION

India, the world’s largest milk producer, faces a green fodder deficit of 11–32%, threatening livestock productivity and rural livelihoods. Challenges include shrinking pastures, climate variability, poor seed quality, and rising input costs. Government initiatives like the National Livestock Mission, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, and National Dairy Plan, along with climate-resilient crops, silage, hydroponics, and AI-based planning, aim to ensure year-round fodder availability. A Green Fodder Revolution is vital for nutritional security, dairy productivity, and national food security.