Amidst drought and diminishing fodder stocks, efforts are being made to cultivate large quantities of fodder to ensure availability for the livestock in Mandya district at least till next monsoon.
In this connection, a proposal to cultivate fodder on about 15 acres of land in V.C. Farm in the district is expected to be sent to the government seeking its approval. If everything goes as planned by the district administration in Mandya, about 750 tonnes of fodder can be produced on a 15-acre plot at the farm, taking the support of the scientists at the farm.
This was disclosed by Deputy Commissioner Kumara at a meeting in Mandya on Friday.
