Enhancing fodder production in rainfed regions


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Authors

  • Mukesh Choudhary ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • S R Kantwa ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • S K Chowdhary ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • Rajiv Agarwal ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • A K Dixit ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • P D Vekariya ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • N Kumawat ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • D V Bhagat ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • S V Khadatre ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • O P Girothia ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003
  • P K Pankaj ICAR–Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 284 003

Keywords:

Arable and non-arable lands, Fodder production, Livestock, Rainfed areas

Abstract

Livestock is an integral component of rainfed farming systems and main source of livelihood of farmers. Shortage of green fodder is the main reason for low productivity of livestock. Inclusion of fodder shrubs (Sesbania and Leucaena) and grasses (Pennisetum tri-specific hybrid) in the existing cropping system improve the fodder availability as well as soil quality. In degraded lands, planting of fodder trees, shrubs and grasses as a multitier system is able to provide fodder particularly during lean periods for livestock. Utilizing field bunds and rice fallow areas for fodder production makes the livestock more remunerative and sustainable for small and marginal farmers. Most of grazing lands and pasture are degraded, which must be rejuvenated by increasing the vegetative cover and management.

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Submitted

2022-12-15

Published

2022-12-15

Issue

Vol. 72 No. 11 (2022): International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems : Challenges and Opportunities

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Articles

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How to Cite

Choudhary, M., Kantwa, S. R., Chowdhary, S. K., Agarwal, R., Dixit, A. K., Vekariya, P. D., Kumawat, N., Bhagat, D. V., Khadatre, S. V., Girothia, O. P., & Pankaj, P. K. (2022). Enhancing fodder production in rainfed regions. Indian Farming, 72(11), 42-45. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/131385