Market Trends of India Forage Seed Industry
Growing Demand for Dairy, Egg and Meat Products Drives the Market
The Indian food economy is being increasingly driven by the shift in diet and food consumption patterns toward livestock products. The demand for meat has been growing at a faster rate in India because of sustained economic growth, rising per capita income, and increasing awareness of the nutritive value of meat and meat products. Animal production for meat and dairy has been significantly increasing in the last few years. for example, The country produced 801 million heads of Chicken in 2018 which was 18 million more than the previous year. The growth in animal production for meat and dairy requirements is likely to create a demand for better forage crops,
Cereals Forage Seeds Dominate the market.
Various types of forage crops are cultivated in India, among all of them cereals occupy the top position. Maize, pearl millet, barley, and sorghum are the major cereal forage crops grown in India. Cereal crops are major grown because of its high demand from the animal farms, They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats and oils, and protein. Apart from these cereal crops, some other crops such as berseem and lucerne are also grown widely. Metha, lobia, and senji are some other minor fodder crops grown in India.
