23% Livestock Decline in Udupi Sparks Farmer Concerns

Udupi district has reported a 23% decline in livestock numbers compared to the previous year, causing concern among local farmers and agribusiness stakeholders.

The drop, primarily affecting cattle and buffaloes, coincides with a severe heatwave and erratic rainfall pattern that has stressed feed availability and health of animals across the region.

With upwards of 15,000 rural households relying on livestock for income and nutrition, the reduction threatens regional food security and could widen financial hardship. Source: Google News – Udupi.