Chittoor district implements fodder security measures amid El Nino concerns
The Animal Husbandry department in Chittoor is implementing fodder security measures to protect livestock from potential shortages caused by El Nino. The initiative includes seed distribution, subsidies for equipment, and long-term cultivation planning.
Why it matters
It demonstrates proactive government intervention to protect the agricultural economy and food security against climate-induced risks.
The Animal Husbandry department said that it has implemented extensive measures to ensure adequate fodder for livestock in Chittoor district despite concerns about the impact of El Nino-induced dry conditions.
Responding to a news report in The Hindu , Joint Director (Animal Husbandry) D. Uma Maheswari on Monday said the department had initiated a comprehensive fodder development programme well in advance to mitigate any possible shortage and strengthen fodder security across the district.
The official said that 472 metric tonnes of improved jowar and AT maize fodder seed have been distributed to eligible livestock farmers under a 75% subsidy programme. The initiative is expected to generate nearly 3.07 lakh metric tonnes of green fodder biomass.
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