Coimbatore District to Promote Perennial Fodder Crop Cultivation Across 400 Acres During 2026–2027 to Increase Green Fodder Production

The Animal Husbandry Department is implementing a scheme during 2026–2027 to increase green fodder production by promoting the cultivation of perennial fodder crops across 400 acres in Coimbatore District.

Under this scheme, small and marginal farmers engaged in livestock rearing and possessing irrigated land of at least 0.25 acres are eligible to apply. Beneficiaries must undertake to maintain the fodder crops for three years and can avail benefits for a maximum area of one acre. A 30% reservation will be provided for beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).

Eligible farmers interested in benefiting from this scheme are requested to approach their nearest Veterinary Dispensary with the required documents and submit their applications through the prescribed website, as informed by the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S. (PDF 63KB)