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Enriching livestock wealth through enhanced fodder production and supply systems

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Livestock sector in India contributes to nearly 32% of the agricultural output and the livestock population is estimated to be surpassing half of the human population. However, the fodder supply in all the three forms, green, dry and concentrates is in deficit quantities; running respectively, to more than 60%, 20% and 60%.
    Publication year

    2014

    Authors

    Singh, V.P.; Nayak, D.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    livestock, supply systems, fodder

    Geographic

    India

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