Prospects of sustainable livestock farming in NEH Region of India

Livestock farming forms an integral part in the economy of the NEH Region of India and plays an important role in the mixed crop farming system. In addition, high diversity in livestock composition is the characteristic features of the mainland of this region. The region obtains high potential of milk production because of availability of fodder as a form of extensive grasslands, wasteland, shrub and fodder trees. Livestock, other than milk production, are widely used for manure, plowing fields and transportation of goods. The availability of extensive grasslands, waste land and feasible climatic conditions manifest a way for sustainable livestock farming in NEH Region, both in hill and valley district, where production of milk is high.