In Brief
- Maharashtra government launched a fodder development policy to tackle shortage.
- The policy includes lists of suitable grasses, trees, and fodder crops for cultivation.
- It focuses on improved, traditional, and non-traditional fodder sources.
- Several schemes will be developed to promote fodder cultivation under this policy.
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new Fodder Development Policy aimed at combating ongoing fodder shortages affecting the agricultural sector. The policy outlines the identification and promotion of various grasses suitable for cultivation as well as fodder-producing trees to increase fodder availability.
It also includes the development and support of improved fodder crops along with encouragement for the use of traditional and non-traditional fodder sources. To implement these objectives, the government will institute specific schemes designed to assist farmers and stakeholders in enhancing fodder production.
The initiative reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring sustainable fodder procurement and supporting livestock-dependent farmers. By diversifying and increasing fodder production, the policy aims to stabilize the livestock industry and reduce the impact of fodder scarcity.
