Welcome To Thozhuvam!
Sheep
Nationally, there are forty-four varieties of sheep, and in Tamil Nadu alone there are ten types of sheep: Ramnad White, Keezhakaraisal, Trichy Black, Mecheri, Chennai Red, Vembur, Chevaadu, Nilgiri tahr, Kachakatti Black, Vembur Sheep.
Cattle
Fifty national cows are nationally recognized, and in Tamil Nadu alone there are four breeds: Kangeyam, Pulikulam, Bargur and Umbalacheri. It is noteworthy that all the other cows except Kangeyam cows are being reared following the traditional grazing system.
Buffalo
Buffaloes produce 55% of India's total milk. Buffalo milk is lower in water but higher in fat, it has a thicker texture that’s suitable in the production of fat-based dairy products like butter, ghee, cheese, and ice cream.
Traditional Grazing System !
Sustainable Pastrolism
Leads To Green Economy
About Us
Field Research
We have been conducting field research on the unique biographies of grazing communities, that greatly contribute to our biodiversity enhancement, and based on the findings of the study, we have documented and published the biographies of the herd cow rearers under the title 'Ma'. Video Link https://bit.ly/39980vO
Thozhuvam Trust Formed
Thozhuvam is a Non-Government Organization founded in 2020 to safeguard the rights and welfare of pastoralists rearing indigenous cows and sheep in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, India. Its prominent aim is to protect the livestock and creating an independent demographic community with employment opportunity, for the upliftment of rural pastoral society.
Thozhuvam FPCL Launched
Thozhuvam Farmer Producer Organization was Launched on 31.05.2021 with the assistance of NABARD Bank (NABARD - MABIF) located at Madurai Agricultural college to improve the livelihood of pastoralists.
Creates Sustainable Products
Through our Thozhuvam Farmer Producer Company we are raising awareness among the organic farmers about the 'manure' available from the waste of livestock reared following the traditional grazing approach and its benefits.
Ancient Pastoralists
For a long time they following traditional routes
Products
Organic Manures
We produce Panjakavya, Jeevamirtham, Gana Jeevamirtham, EM Solutions, Enriched Cow Dung Manure and various natural fertilizers, insect repellents and growth feeders.
Value Added Products
Cow Dung Instant Dhoop, Incense Stikcs, Cup Sambirani, Vibuthi, Diya, Cake and Hand Craft Items are producing without chemicals.
Bio Gas
Biogas has zero net greenhouse emissions. Home biogas is widely produced in developing regions of the world. Cow Waste turns into clean energy.
Team
