Farmers in Bhojpur shift to commercial buffalo farming with local government support

Key Points

• Farmers in Lungin, Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality of Bhojpur are adopting commercial buffalo farming supported by local government subsidies.
• The municipality provides 50 percent subsidies on improved buffalo breeds and shed improvements to encourage livestock farming.
• 27 improved buffaloes have so far been distributed, with 22 raised in the Lungin area, alongside technical training for farmers.
• Plans are underway to enhance milk collection, processing, and market management to boost income generation for farmers.