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Karnataka Launches ₹3.8-Crore Azolla Initiative to Boost Dairy Farmers
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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The Karnataka government has announced a ₹3.8 crore Azolla project aimed at enhancing milk production for dairy farmers.
The state government of Karnataka has unveiled a ₹3.8 crore Azolla project designed to support dairy farmers across the region.
Azolla, a fast‑growing aquatic fern, is being promoted as a high‑protein feed supplement that can reduce the cost of animal feed and improve milk yield.
The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers for cultivating Azolla on ponds and for training on its use in dairy nutrition.
Officials said the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise livestock farming and increase the income of rural households.
The project is expected to be implemented over the next two years, with the first pilot farms set to start operations in the coming months.
Azolla, a fast‑growing aquatic fern, is being promoted as a high‑protein feed supplement that can reduce the cost of animal feed and improve milk yield.
The scheme will provide subsidies to farmers for cultivating Azolla on ponds and for training on its use in dairy nutrition.
Officials said the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise livestock farming and increase the income of rural households.
The project is expected to be implemented over the next two years, with the first pilot farms set to start operations in the coming months.