Advances in agronomic management for ensuring fodder security in semi arid zones of India - A review

Livestock share to the total Indian agriculture gross value product is increasing gradually over the years. The growth rate of livestock sector is higher than the crop sector due to assured high income and increasing demand for milk and milk products. But the critical challenge is, per animal productivity with the existing feeding strategy and management practices. Main factor for lower livestock productivity in India is availability of quality feed and it alone contributes nearly 60 % of the total milk production cost.