Forage crops are those crops that are grown primarily as food for animals. Maize, corn and hay are some fodder crops. The waste material obtained after processing sugar beet is also used as animal feed. Forage crops also known as Fodder crops, are specifically grown to provide food for livestock.
These crops are typically grown for their leaves and stems which are used as animal feed. They are normally fed by the livestock animals by grazing or in the form of harvested hay or silage.The timing of both grazing events and the cutting of hay or silage is critical to ensuring that the quality and quantity of conserved fodder are optimized.
These crops are grown for their high protein content, digestibility and palatability, which are essential for the health and productivity of livestock. Properly fed animals are less prone to diseases and infections and their milk and meat production can increase significantly.
Hedge Lucerne Seeds is a leguminous forage crop. It contains more protein content (more than 18%). Hedge lucerne can be considered as a nutritious round-the-year available green fodder for ruminants and rabbits. Seed Rate: 8 kg per Acre.
Dhaincha also called Sesbania bispinosa is generally used as a green manure crop. It can be grown in all seasons having sufficient moisture in soil. It not only improves physical properties but also helps in meeting the nitrogen requirement of succeeding crops. The method of sowing is broadcasting. Incorporate the green matter within 45-60 days after sowing. Biomass Yield: Dhainchagives around 10 tons per acre per Year. Seed Rate: 20 kg per Acre.
Land Preparation - Ploughed land thoroughly before monsoon to bring soil to fine tilth. After ploughing, make soil weed and stubble-free. Then levelled soil properly. Add 3-4 tons/acre of well-decomposed cow dung at time of field preparation.
Harvesting - For green manure purposes bury the crop in soil when the crop is 40-60 days old. For grain purposes crop is ready to harvest from mid-October to early November depending upon the sowing period.
Quick growing green manure -cum-fibre crop. It is grown in all seasons. Loamy soils are suitable. The method of sowing is broadcasting. Incorporate the green matter within 45-60 days after sowing. Biomass Yield: around 6 tons per acre per Year. Seed Rate: 10 kg per Acre
Alfalfa, also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. It is known as the “Queen of Forages”. Biomass Yield: around 16 tons per acre per Year. Seed Rate: 8 kg per Acre.
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