Production and Conservation of Fodder in Farmers’ Fields and Dairy Co-operatives (Kerala Dairy Development Department)
Shown as running by: Kerala Dairy Development Department — fodder development DPR 2026-27 (2026, Executive Summary — “As per the budget outlay 2026-27, Rs 850.00 Lakh has been earmarked” under H.O.A 2404-00-102-77; 14 scheme components for FY 2026-27)
A dairy farmer who grows green fodder gets ₹38,000 per hectare for Hybrid Napier (on 20 cents or more, slips free), half the cost of irrigation (up to ₹15,000, or ₹30,000 above one acre) or machinery (up to ₹15,000), and ₹1,05,000 per hectare for fodder on barren land.
- Lead benefit
- ₹38,000per hectare, at most
- Components
- 6each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹38,000 per hectare of Hybrid Napier fodder — ₹18,750 in cash (₹75 a cent) plus slips worth ₹19,250 given free — on a plot of at least 20 cents.
What the document says, word for word
Minimum 20 cents, in multiples of 10 cents; no upper limit on area. ₹19,250 of the ₹38,000 is the value of the 27,500 slips per hectare given free. Below 20 cents the department gives slips only (para 07.01.02).
“The subsidy given to the beneficiaries for cultivation of fodder under the scheme will be Rs. 18,750/ Hectare of land in addition to the root slips supplied free of cost. Value of root slips supplied /hectare of land is estimated to be Rs. 19,250/-. Therefore, the total subsidy for cultivating fodder in one hectare of land comes to Rs 38,000/- per hectare.”Half the cost of a pump set, tank, hose, sprinkler or drip for an existing fodder plot of more than 50 cents, up to ₹15,000.
What the document says, word for word
“The subsidy permissible to beneficiary is 50% of unit cost approved and the unit subsidy shall be Rs 15,000/- per beneficiary [Irrigation assistance — unit cost 30000, unit subsidy 15000]”Half the cost of irrigation for a fodder plot of one acre or more, up to ₹30,000 — for farmers, groups and institutions.
What the document says, word for word
“The subsidy permissible to beneficiary is 50% of unit cost approved and the unit subsidy shall be Rs 30,000/- per beneficiary. [Irrigation assistance - above one acre: unit cost 60,000, subsidy 30,000]”Half the cost of a tiller, harvester, chaff cutter or other fodder machinery, up to ₹15,000.
What the document says, word for word
“The subsidy permissible to beneficiary is 50% of unit cost approved and the unit subsidy shall be Rs 15,000/- per beneficiary. [Mechanisation assistance — unit cost 30,000, subsidy 15,000]”₹1,05,000 per hectare (unit cost ₹1,75,000) to grow fodder on at least one hectare of barren or unused cultivable land.
What the document says, word for word
Minimum 1 hectare in total and plots of at least 1 acre; no upper limit on units. Individuals, JLGs, SHGs, dairy co-operatives, NGOs and charitable organisations can apply. We read the printed unit as one hectare, since 75 units match the 75 hectares targeted.
“Assistance for comprehensive and massive fodder cultivation in barren and unutilised lands 75 175000 105000 131.250 78.75 [NO OF UNITS | UNIT COST (Rs) | UNIT SUBSIDY (Rs) | TOTAL COST | TOTAL SUBSIDY (Lakhs)]”₹75,000 of the ₹1,00,000 cost for a group (JLG, SHG, FPO or dairy co-operative) to grow and sell fodder on at least one acre.
What the document says, word for word
“Fodder Hubs / Fodder Marketing Units through Dairy Co-operatives by JLGs / SHGs / Other registered groups 10 100000 75000 10.000 7.50”How much can I claim?
Enter your hectares to see the figure.
Minimum 20 cents, in multiples of 10 cents; no upper limit on area. ₹19,250 of the ₹38,000 is the value of the 27,500 slips per hectare given free. Below 20 cents the department gives slips only (para 07.01.02).
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
- Valid Kerala state ration card
- Proof of age (18 years or more)
- Land record or lease for the fodder plot (20 cents for Napier; 50 cents or 100 cents for irrigation aid; 1 hectare for barren-land fodder)
- Estimate for the irrigation or machinery work (at least ₹30,000; ₹60,000 above one acre)
- For groups: registration certificate (at least four members)
How to apply
- Apply on the Ksheerasree portal; selection is only through the portal (para 07.01.01).
- After approval, pay the ₹180 registration fee online through the portal (para 07.01.01).
- Collect free Hybrid Napier slips from the Deputy Director’s approved farm or nursery and plant at least 20 cents (multiples of 10 cents).
- For irrigation or machinery aid, sign a stamp-paper agreement to keep the plot and implements in good condition for 3 years (para 07.02.02).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.