Climate change-resilient, high-milk-yielding synthetic breeds of cows registered in India
NBAGR has registered Frieswal, Karan Fries, Vrindavani as synthetic breeds To improve milk production and increase tolerance to climate change,…
Main breeds of Japanese quail raised for meat, eggs in India
CARI has developed 6 breeds that are available for commercial poultry After hen and duck farming, Japanese quail farming is…
Protecting cattle during winters, cold waves
Extreme cold reduces the milk output of cattle besides causing respiratory disease The cold is intensifying in north India. In…
India world’s biggest milk producer
Country’s milk production surged 130% from 2000 to 2020 According to the data compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization…
Now subsidy under NLM for piggery starts from Rs 15 lakh
Subsidy amount ceiling lowered to help smaller animal husbandry entrepreneurs to diversify Now entrepreneurs engaged in piggery can get a…
Subsidy under NLM for sheep, goat rearing available even for smaller farms now
Amendments in NLM operational guidelines to broaden the scope of the scheme Amendments have been made in the operational guidelines…
Deworming programme for dairy animals
Medicines for internal parasites should be given twice a year Deworming is the process of giving anthelmintic drugs to animals…
Financial assistance up to Rs 1.25 crore available for fisheries, aquaculture
Help given to entrepreneurs under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) To promote and boost fisheries and aquaculture by…
Financial help available for building, strengthening animal feed units
Mini, medium and large animal feed plants can be established under AHIDF scheme As part of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure…
Opportunities for entrepreneurs in meat processing, value-added products
Loan under AHIDF is available for setting up new or ramping up existing units To boost the animal husbandry sector,…