ಐಸಿಎಆರ್ - ತರಳಬಾಳು ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ, ದಾವಣಗೆರೆ
ICAR - Taralabalu Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Davanagere

ಐಸಿಎಆರ್ - ತರಳಬಾಳು ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ, ದಾವಣಗೆರೆ

Cultivation of multicut fodder sorghum (CoFS-29) under Fodder Cafeteria

  • Problem: Dairy animals are suffering from shortage of good quality fodders resulting in low production and increased cost of milk production.
  • Source of Technology : TNAU, Coimbatore
  • Technology Demonstrated: Cultivation of multicut fodder sorghum (CoFS-29) under Fodder Cafeteria.
  • Characteristics of the Technology: Multicut fodder (5-6 cuttings), Nutritious (good quantity of crude protein, crude fiber & ether extract), highly palatable, good yielding, No anti-nutritional factors (oxalates), drought tolerant & etc.
  • Achievements: Area coverage: More than 50 ha. Yield Advantage: 18- 20 t/ cut.
  • Economic Benefits: Feeding this fodder reduces feeding cost by 30 per cent in dairy animals.