A comprehensive guide to sustainable year-round Napier bajra hybrid cultivation

Abstract

A round-the-year supply of green fodder is vital for ensuring optimal productivity and reproductive performance of livestock. To achieve this, cultivating perennial fodder crops capable of producing high green biomass throughout the year is essential. In this context, the Napier-Bajra hybrid (NB hybrid), a perennial fodder crop, emerges as an excellent choice for livestock farmers with assured irrigation facilities. This fodder crop is recognized for its high-quality herbage yield, which is both palatable and juicy, thus making it a preferred choice for livestock. The timely adoption of proper agronomic management practices plays a crucial role in  sustaining green fodder yields of NB hybrid over time. Therefore, an attempt has been made to bring this comprehensive guide to provide farmers with information on the latest improved cultivars, NB hybrid-based cropping systems, and off-season management practices essential for successful NB cultivation throughout the year.