Even as Mysuru district has fodder stocks that can last for the next 24 months, farmers are being given kits containing fodder seeds to cultivate forage for livestock as a measure to ensure fodder availability until next monsoon.
Mysuru has received over 67,000 fodder kits for free distribution through 181 veterinary centers in all taluks. More kits are expected to arrive as nearly 50% of kits, each containing 5 kg of seeds, have been distributed so far.
If cultivated, farmers could get fodder for animal needs in the next 90 days. Three varieties of fodder seeds are being distributed – Sorghum (multicut), African Tall (maize) and Giant Bajra (pearl millet) – and farmers can choose any one of the varieties for cultivation in their fields.
