Farmers and Livestock Rearers Urged to Preserve Paddy Straw to Prevent Fodder Shortage Due to El Niño Conditions in Coimbatore District
Publish Date : 13/11/2026
In view of the possibility of fodder shortages in Coimbatore District due to El Niño conditions in the coming months, the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S., has urged farmers and livestock rearers to collect and preserve sufficient quantities of paddy straw for feeding livestock.
Further, they have been advised to avoid burning or wasting paddy straw and refrain from using it for other commercial purposes, particularly packaging. Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), dairy cooperative societies and community organisations have also been requested to collect and store surplus paddy straw to strengthen fodder security.