Faridabad Farmer Boosts Dairy Income with Low-Cost Berseem Fodder

• A farmer in Deeg village, Faridabad, discovered a cost-effective method to significantly increase livestock income by cultivating berseem (green fodder).
• Berseem, a winter crop, enhances milk production in dairy animals, especially buffaloes, which prefer it over dry fodder.
• Sowing berseem is simple, requiring minimal field preparation and about 12 kg of seeds per acre.
• The crop needs infrequent irrigation (every 20 days, 4-5 times per season) and is naturally resistant to pests and fungus in winter, eliminating pesticide costs.
• With an investment of only about 1000 rupees per acre, berseem offers substantial returns through increased milk yield, making it essential for animal husbandry.