Goa, April 6 -- JENIFER FERNANDES

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ALDONA: Krishna Kerkar, a resident of Aldona, has spent the last 45 years of his life farming and rearing cows-a tradition that runs deep in his family for over a century. "My father was in this line for more than 60 years, and I have continued it," he says with quiet pride.

In earlier days, their family owned many bulls, but that number has dwindled over the years. The biggest challenge, Krishna says, is the rising cost of fodder. "It has become difficult to afford, with prices rising from Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,800. For people like us, it's beyond reach."

After completing his SSC, Krishna joined ITI in Karaswada, Mapusa, in hopes of finding a better job and building a more secure car...