Small interventions can have great impacts. A small support from the government for improving the cattle sheds resulted in a shift in the way farmers of Sindhuli district in...
Present practice and advice on feeding cattle
Are they sustainable? S Rajeshwaran Feeding cattle based on standards and prescriptions may not always lead to a better productivity of livestock. It may be cost intensive,...
Livestock rearing in the Indian context
Kamal Kishore India has a rich heritage of rearing livestock and is home to number of indigenous breeds. The diversity of breeds itself is a risk mitigation characteristic. There...
Sustaining farm ecology and economy by integrating livestock
Making the most of the natural ecological processes, often results in sustainability. Simple practices like integrating livestock and farming, makes both activities beneficial....