FODDER DEVELOPMENT FARM - BAJIPURA:

Bajipura Chilling Center/Cattle Factory Bajipura has planted Super Bullet Grass in about 10 (ten) bighas of land, through which high quality seeds are available to the livestock farmers of Sumul Dairy. A fodder demonstration plot has been created at this farm for fodder information so that the members can get information about improved varieties of various fodder. In the financial year 2024-25, a total of 71,240 pieces of Super Bullet Grass (3,56,200 stamps) have been sold. Through which a total of 72 societies and a total of 738 farmers have benefited. In addition, 189.605 metric tons of green fodder have been produced and sent to feed the animals at our Bhanawadi and Vanskui farms made available to the dairy farmers.

SILAGE

The importance of storing green fodder for an extended period while maintaining its nutritional value is widely recognized. It is imperative that we make swift progress in this direction.

Green fodder is a convenient and cost-effective source of nutrients for dairy cattle, especially considering the continuous rise in the price of various feed ingredients and their decreased availability. However, to ensure a consistent supply of green fodder, the conservation of green cover is essential. One excellent method for achieving this is by creating "silage" which guarantees a regular and high-quality fodder supply throughout the year, particularly during periods of fodder scarcity. Silage serves as a preserved form of green fodder. During the year, a total of 1702 mt of silage has been distributed from April 2024 to June 2024 and January 2025 to March 2025 with 25% subsidy to the animal husbandry as an incentive.

CALF REARING PROGRAMME (CRP):

In order to raise heifers/cows produced through artificial insemination and having good genetic qualities for milk right at our doorstep, with the help of GCMMF Anand, the heifers/ cows are registered in our association and calf rearing kit (Milk Replacer 10 kg powder, Calf Starter Grain 50 kg and Sumineral Forte Plus Powder 1 kg) and Sumul Grain (Elite) 50 kg and Sumineral Forte Plus Powder 1 kg are provided in phases.

CATTLE FEED SUPPLEMENTS (Sumineral Fort Plus, Ferticare Gold, Sumul Milk Shakti Powder):

Mineral Mixture is a blend of various major minerals and trace elements, including calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, and more. Notably, there is a significant variation in the mineral content of soil in hilly terrains, tribal areas, and coastal regions. The mineral content in the soil has a direct impact on the quality of fodder, which, in tum, affects the health of animals. To ensure the well-being of animals and prevent mineral deficiencies in their bodies, the Mineral Mixture powder plant at the cattle feed plant in Bajipura has been made operational. During this year, the Union has been successful in manufacturing and supplying high-quality Chelated Mineral Mixture, featuring a new formulation, new packaging, and a new flavour, in response to the demands of milk producers through cooperative societies.

Sumul Dairy has introduced Sumul Nutrimilk Formula (liquid feed supplement in 1-liter and 5-liter jars), containing calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D3, E, chelated minerals, and herbal milk enhancers (shatavari and jivanti extracts) during the current year. This addresses the issue of livestock farmers purchasing expensive, low-quality calcium-rich supplements from various market companies. It helps increase production by eliminating mineral and calcium deficiencies in animals post-calving.

To address fertility issues in animals resulting from mineral deficiencies, Sumul Dairy has introduced "Sumul Ferticare Gold Plus" powder, enriched with bypass fat and chelated minerals and is made available for sale at the society level.

The boluses produced in this production unit can be utilized to address infertility issues in animals from Surat and Tapi districts, ultimately leading to an improvement in the reproductive capacity of milking animals. This, in tum, will ensure the continuation of generations, preserving India's enduring wealth in animal resources.

Sumul Dan Factory in Bajipura produces balanced cattle feed for animals. During the plant cleaning process, waste materials are generated. To make productive use of this waste, Sumul has decided to produce Organic Waste Bio Compost Fertilizer using various bacterial cultures. This initiative aims to provide our farmers with high-quality organic fertilizers rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and calcium for their crops.

Additionally, the following Sumul products, Sumul Sumineral Fort Plus, Sumul Ferticare Gold Plus, Sumul Milk Shakti Powder, and Sumul Nutrimilk (liquid feed supplement), were distributed from Bajipura.

SUPER BULLET GRASS (Improved variety of Hybrid Napier Grass):

To ensure a year-round supply of sufficient green fodder for maintaining milk production in cattle, Sumul Dairy has initiated the 'Ek Gram-Dus Fodder Farm' campaign as part of the Super Bullet Fodder Development Program. By March 2024, this program has successfully distributed over 48 lakh Super Bullet stems to more than 11,000 dairy farmers through more than 600 societies, facilitated by Sumul Bajipura Chilling Centre and Vanskui Animal Breeding Centre and Uchchhal Chilling Centre.

New excellent products of animal feed and supplementary animal feed by Sumul Dan Factory:

Fodder Seeds Distribution Programme

In animal husbandry practice, on the less size of land more quantity of nutritive fodder can be cultivated, for that union provided fodder seeds of various improved varieties.

Every milk producer/society must be feed cost effective silage to their animals having good nutritive value instead of d1y fodder and paddy straw which is costly and having poor nutritive value. Bales of silage in 50kg packing are being supplied by Union at door step of society.

Sumul Dan/Sumul Feed Supplement Subsidy:

The Veterinary department of the union supplies Sumul Dan and Sumul Feed Supplements to dairy farmers with subsidies under various schemes, including those implemented by GCMMF and the government.