CPR Livestock
Community-led initiatives for pasture regeneration – Village Kadesan shows the way
Nangaram says “Ghas Ki Sthiti Pehle Se Achhi Hai” (fodder availability is better than earlier). Despite being drought hit during the past two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009, grass production has been adequate in the village. The family gets 500 bundles of grass (weighing 3 kg each) worth approximately Rs 2,500 from the common pastureland every year.
[Kadesan]
[Common Property Resources]
[Rajasthan]
Willow silage: a source of nutritious winter fodder
Chimi does not now collect oak tree leaves from the forest. She has planted a few more willow trees around her house so that they will be ready for lopping and silage making within the next few years. Willow silage has helped her meet the feed requirements of her livestock during the fodder scarce winter months.
[Willow Silage]
[Common Property Resources]
[Feed and Fodder]
[Bhutan]
Oats - A Source of Fodder supporting Livelihoods of Mountain Communities
The increased availability of fodder, particularly during the harsh winter months, has led to a reduction in mortality in Am Kasang's yak herd from 10 to 3 per year. Earlier most of the weak animals and calves died due to starvation during the cold winter months when the area was covered with snow. Her herd size has increased from 80 to 120 in the current year (2009). She credits the Department’s Fodder development programme for this positive change.
[Oats]
[Common Property Resources]
[Feed and Fodder]
[Bhutan]
[Winter Fodder]
Med-Bandi Se Adhik Paidawar (Increased productivity including fodder for livestock as a result of field bunding )
Earlier, agriculture was the only source of livelihood for Sohan. He did not rear any livestock on account of lack of fodder. However, due to the increased availability of fodder, Sohan now rears five buffaloes of the local Marwadi breed and a herd of 15 goats for milk and meat purposes.
[Common Property Resources]
[Livestock]
[Feed and Fodder]
[Rajasthan]
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