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Agriculture
Mohan Yadav pitches dairy‑centric farming overhaul for Madhya Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 04:07 PM
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Veteran farmer leader Mohan Yadav presented a comprehensive plan to shift Madhya Pradesh's agriculture towards a dairy‑driven model, highlighting opportunities for growers and milk producers alike.
Mohan Yadav, a well‑known figure in the state's agricultural community, addressed a gathering of farmers, cooperatives and policy makers in Bhopal on Monday. He outlined a strategic shift that would integrate dairy farming with traditional crop cultivation, aiming to increase farm incomes and reduce seasonal volatility.
The proposal calls for expanding milk collection centers, providing subsidised cattle feed, and offering training on modern dairy practices. Yadav also urged the state government to streamline credit facilities and create a unified market platform for both milk and agricultural produce.
While no specific financial commitments were disclosed, Yadav emphasized that the dairy‑focused model could tap into existing livestock populations and leverage Madhya Pradesh's growing demand for milk and dairy products. He concluded by inviting stakeholders to collaborate on pilot projects across key districts.
The pitch has drawn interest from several farmer groups who see dairy integration as a way to diversify earnings and improve resilience against crop failures.
State officials indicated they would review the suggestions and consider incorporating them into upcoming agricultural policy revisions.
The proposal calls for expanding milk collection centers, providing subsidised cattle feed, and offering training on modern dairy practices. Yadav also urged the state government to streamline credit facilities and create a unified market platform for both milk and agricultural produce.
While no specific financial commitments were disclosed, Yadav emphasized that the dairy‑focused model could tap into existing livestock populations and leverage Madhya Pradesh's growing demand for milk and dairy products. He concluded by inviting stakeholders to collaborate on pilot projects across key districts.
The pitch has drawn interest from several farmer groups who see dairy integration as a way to diversify earnings and improve resilience against crop failures.
State officials indicated they would review the suggestions and consider incorporating them into upcoming agricultural policy revisions.