EEI, hyderabad - On-Campus Training Programme on ‘Climate-resilient interventions in Dairy sector’ for the officers of Department of Dairy Sector of Kerala state was organized from 13th -17th May, 2025

Climate resilient dairy farming focuses on adapting and mitigating the impact of climate change on dairy production. Climate change poses significant challenges to the dairy sector, impacting milk production, animal health, and overall sustainability. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events lead to heat stress in dairy cows, reduced forage yields, and increased disease outbreaks. These factors can result in lower milk production, higher costs for farmers, and potential impacts on food security. This involves developing strategies to protect dairy cows from heat stress, improving feed quality and availability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy sector. Dairy cows and their manure produce greenhouse gas emissions which contribute to climate change. Poor handling of manure and fertilizers can degrade local water resources. And unsustainable dairy farming and feed production can lead to the loss of ecologically important areas, such as prairies, wetlands, and forests. Keeping this in view, the On-Campus Training Programme on ‘Climate-resilient interventions in Dairy sector’ for the officers of Department of Dairy Sector of Kerala state was organized from 13th -17th May, 2025. The contents covered in the programme are- Climate Resilient Dairy Farming – An overview Risk management strategies to combat climate change in dairy sector Climate smart dairy enterprise GoI schemes, programs, initiatives in Dairy sector Climate-Resilient Housing for Dairy Visit to the practically operated livestock unit Visit to the practically operated livestock unit, sids farm Climate smart ITKs and information dissemination through digital tools in dairy sector Extension strategies to overcome the effects of climate change in dairy sector, Precision dairy farming Climate-resilient Smart Feeding Strategies Early warning and advisory systems for climate smart dairy farming Value addition for milk and milk products to combat change Gender mainstreaming and budgeting in dairy sector. Speaking on the occasion of inaugural event, Dr. M. Yakadri, Director of Extension, PJTAU, Hyderabad expressed that, the knowledge gap of dairy farmers about climate resilient technologies in maintaining the sustainable dairy farms may be bridged with effective dairy extension by providing timely advisories. He has also opined that, the trained officers have to enlighten the farmers with the learnings of this training programme. Dr. M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI, Hyderabad felt that, the Indian dairy sector holds immense significance for the nation's economy, nutritional security, and social fabric. It is a vital component of the agricultural landscape, providing livelihoods to millions and contributing substantially to the country's overall development. The government continues to implement various schemes and programs, such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Programme for Dairy Development, and Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF), to address these challenges, enhance productivity, improve infrastructure, and further strengthen the dairy sector's contribution to India's growth story. The focus is on increasing farmer income, boosting the organic and A2 milk market, strengthening infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices. On the eve of valediction, Dr. M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI, Hyderabad appealed all the trained participants to disseminate the insights drawn from the programme on mitigation strategies to combat the ill effects of climate change in dairy sector. The resilience of the farmers facilitates the sustainability of the dairy sector, he added. The participants expressed that, they were learnt different tools and techniques to combat ill effects of climate change in dairy sector. Practical visits also helped them to reinforce their learnings. A total of 20 officers of Department of Dairy Sector of Kerala state were participated in the training programme. Dr.D.Shireesha, Assistant Professor, EEI, Hyderabad Coordinated the programme.