Butter Grass Boosts Milk by 25%, Farmers' Income Soars in Lakhimpur Kheri

• Butter Grass, a green fodder, allows 8-9 harvests from a single sowing, increasing milk production by 20-25%.
• Rich in protein (14-15%), minerals, and vitamins, it keeps animals healthy and is highly palatable.
• Ideal sowing time is December-January; ready in about a month, costing around ₹1000 for two bighas.
• Young farmer Anupam Mishra reports increased milk and healthier animals by feeding Butter Grass with dry fodder.
• Unlike Berseem, Butter Grass is pest-free and beneficial for relieving animal stomach swelling.