Ration Balancing Programme Calf Rearing Programme
Ration Balancing Programme Calf Rearing Programme
The production of milk requires a large quantity of water not only to meet the direct requirements of the animal – for drinking, cleaning etc, but also to meet the indirect requirements, such as for the production of forage crops and concentrate feed ingredients. The ‘Water Footprint’ of milk is defined as the sum of… Continue reading Water footprint of milk
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with milk production arise from several activities that are involved in cradle-to-grave dairy supply chain. Broadly these activities include use of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, fossil fuel for production of feed and fodder for animals, processing of concentrates in cattle feed plants, enteric fermentation, manure management and post farm… Continue reading Carbon footprint of milk
Methane Emission Reduction from Ruminants Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted as a result of enteric fermentation of feed by ruminants. Because of its 28 times higher global warming potential (GWP) than carbon dioxide, methane is considered as one of the major factor responsible for global climate change. In ruminant animals, rumen microbes… Continue reading Methane emission reduction
Global climate change, the most serious environmental challenge humanity has to face is threatening the well-being of the future generations by transforming our planet’s ecosystem. As per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) global surface temperature by the end of the 21st century is likely to exceed 1.5 to 2.0 0C relative to 1850 to… Continue reading Old Climate Smart Dairying
Proper management of young calf is prerequisite to the success of any dairy farm. An optimal level of nutrition in early life favours faster growth and early maturity. Calves should be reared carefully to obtain optimum gain in body weight, so that they attain about 70-75 per cent of mature body weight at puberty. Poor… Continue reading Calf Nutrition
Development of Ensiling Technologies Silage (conserved green fodder) is an economical alternative for the supply of forages to dairy cattle during lean season. A. Structural models for silage making: NDDB has developed different methods for silage making (ensiling) through the usage of surface silo bunkers with capacity ranging from 3 to 500 metric tonnes. A… Continue reading Introduction of suitable techniques for fodder conservation and development of innovative models
A. Coordination with ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi & AICRP centres on forage production and utilisation NDDB coordinates with IGFRI, Jhansi and forage breeding centres under AICRP on Forage Production & Utilisation for research and development pertaining to forage crop production technology and its extension to dairy farmers. Being a member of the Central Variety Release Committee (CVRC),… Continue reading Development and popularisation of‘’Green Fodder Production Technologies’
A. Breeder Seed Production and allocation to Dairy Cooperatives NDDB acts as the nodal agency on behalf of the dairy cooperatives for coordination with the Department of Agriculture Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India for evaluation and introduction of improved varieties of fodder crops. This involves the following: Collection of… Continue reading Initiatives in the area of ‘Fodder seed production enhancement’
The chronic problem of deficit of green fodder in India can be addressed through the adoption of improved fodder production and conservation technologies which will increase the production and availability of green fodder in terms of both quality and quantity. A three-pronged approach has been adopted in the area of Fodder Development: Initiatives in the… Continue reading Green Fodder Production and Conservation
