For decades, global warming was discussed as a future environmental challenge and continues. Today, 70 millions of goat farmers across India, it is no longer a distant warning — it is a daily reality. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, shrinking grazing lands and increasing disease outbreaks are already affecting goat-based livelihoods in rural India. Goat farming has traditionally been considered one of the most climate-resilient livestock systems. Go

Goat farming is one of the most sustainable and profitable livestock ventures in India. However, feeding plays a central role in ensuring good growth, milk yield, reproduction and overall animal health. Since goats are browsers and selective feeders, providing them with a balanced and varied diet is critical. The availability of green fodder changes with the seasons and winter months (November to February) bring unique opportunities and challenges. This article outlines a win

As biodiversity loss and climate vulnerability intensify, conventional agricultural models—focused narrowly on productivity and scale—are proving inadequate. An alternative is emerging from the grassroots: social enterprises built around native livestock breeds and integrated farming systems. These enterprises demonstrate that biodiversity conservation and economic viability need not be opposing goals. When indigenous poultry and goat breeds become the foundation of social bu

Smallholder goat and sheep farming forms a crucial part of rural livelihoods in India, providing income, nutrition and employment to millions. However, the increasing impacts of global warming pose significant economic challenges to these farmers. Changes in temperature, rainfall patterns and the frequency of extreme weather events affect animal health, productivity and resource availability, which in turn influence the economic stability of smallholder livestock households.

Small livestock farming is a vital source of livelihood for millions of rural households in India. However, climate change poses increasing risks to this sector through erratic rainfall, temperature extremes and emerging diseases. Building climate resilience—an ability to anticipate, prepare for and recover from climatic shocks—is essential to sustain small livestock farming. Community-based approaches offer a promising pathway to enhance resilience by leveraging local knowle