Pashushala.com: Promoting Livestock well-being and economy

Introduction- Why feed costs are reducing your profits?  Milk production in India has increased from 146.3 million tonnes in 201415 to 251 million tonnes in 202425. The cost of feed plays a major role in this productivity. Along with this surge of 71.56% the cost expense has also been increased manyfold over the years, along with the shortage of fodder. This eventually led to a decrease in margin and productivity during lean season. IMARC Group, 2025; APEDA, 2025  Although this increase in productivity is plausible, this depicts a very different scenario. India increases productivity by adding more animals instead of increasing the per animal yield, which is about 1.6 tonnes of milk per year compared to 4.6 tonnes in New Zealand, 7.3 tonnes in the EU, and 11 tonnes in the US. This keeps the farmgate prices competitive at ₹3436 per litre, mostly dependent on the small farmers and labours. This not only increases their wages, but also the land for cultivation further decrea...