When we think about dairy farming, we often picture lush green fields and healthy cows. But hidden behind every glass of milk is a water story we rarely hear.
Did you know?
Growing traditional green fodder crops like maize or alfalfa consumes up to 2,500–3,000 liters of water per 1 kg of feed.
But Shunya’s Nutri Ankurit Feed — grown using hydroponics & modern vertical systems — needs less than 100–150 liters per 1 kg of fresh green fodder.
That’s up to 20 times less water!
Why is this important?
- India faces a green fodder deficit of 30–35%.
- 70% of India’s freshwater is already used for agriculture.
- Dairy farmers are pressured to deliver higher yields while coping with shrinking land and water resources.
- Climate change is making rainfall erratic and traditional farming riskier.
Water is the backbone of agriculture, but it’s becoming a scarce commodity.
How does Nutri Ankurit Feed help conserve water and more?
- Grows without soil — 95% less water evaporation.
- Daily harvest cycle — quick growth (6–8 days) with minimal inputs.
- Small footprint, big impact — 100 sq ft hydroponic units can produce the equivalent of 1 acre’s worth of green fodder annually.
- Cleaner feed — no mud, no pesticide runoff, no nutrient leaching.
- No plastics used in packaging – further making it environment friendly
- Completely consumable – no wastage of organic matter
At Shunya Agritech, our Nutri Ankurit Feed (NAF) hydroponic systems are engineered to produce highly nutritious, water-efficient green fodder that supports better animal health and reduces environmental strain.
Beyond Nutrition & Water Saving : A Larger Climate Solution
Every drop saved is a step toward a sustainable future.
By shifting even a fraction of India’s dairy fodder production to hydroponics, we can conserve millions of liters of freshwater annually — safeguarding livelihoods, animals, and ecosystems alike.
Shunya’s Mission
At Shunya, we aren’t just innovating feed — we’re reimagining dairy farming for a new, resource-conscious India.
Join us on this journey toward smarter, greener agriculture.
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