Biogas Shields Karnataka Dairy Homes from LPG Crisis
Dairy farming families in Karnataka equipped with biogas plants have remained largely unaffected by the ongoing LPG shortage, as cow dung-based energy systems provide a reliable and self-sufficient alternative for cooking fuel. The trend is especially visible in regions like Dakshina Kannada, where farmers have integrated dairy and energy production.
Farmers with operational biogas units are able to completely bypass dependence on LPG cylinders, using dung from their cattle to generate daily cooking gas, ensuring uninterrupted household operations despite supply disruptions.
For instance, dairy farmers managing herds of 15 to over 50 cattle are utilising dung efficiently to produce biogas, which not only replaces LPG but also delivers a clean, smoke-free, and cost-effective fuel solution.
The model also supports circular farm economics, where waste is converted into energy and the residual slurry is used as organic manure, reducing fertiliser costs and improving soil health.
Experts highlight that biogas offers a sustainable, locally available renewable energy source, helping reduce reliance on firewood and fossil fuels while strengthening resilience against supply shocks like the current LPG crisis.
The development underscores how integrating dairy farming with decentralised energy systems can enhance rural self-reliance, lower input costs, and provide long-term sustainability benefits for India’s dairy ecosystem.
Source: Dairynew7x7 8 April, 2026 Read full story here
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