Management of Ravines for Forage Production Through Silvipasture


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Authors

  • B.K. Trivedi Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284 003
  • S.K. Soam Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284 003
  • P.K. Sahoo Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284 003
  • N.S. Ekka Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284 003

Keywords:

Forage production, ravines, run-off, pasture, sand bag technique, soil losses

Abstract

A silvipasture was established in 1 ha area on ravinous habitat of Central Institute for Research on Goat, Makhdoom. Observations on plant component, water run-off and soil losses were recorded. Results revealed that among herbaceous species Cenchrus ciliaris, Pennisetum pedicellstum and Stylosanthes hamata were the suitable species for ravines. Ficus rumphii showed better survival and growth. Sand bag technique was about ten times effective in checking the soil loss then open area.

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Submitted

16-07-2020

Published

06-08-2020

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2002)

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How to Cite

Trivedi, B., Soam, S., Sahoo, P., & Ekka, N. (2020). Management of Ravines for Forage Production Through Silvipasture. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, 4(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJA/article/view/102480