Technologies
Title: | Silage for sustenance of livestock production |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Fodder production |
Focus Area: | Horticulture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | igfri_jhansi@yahoo.co.in |
| Website Link : | http://www.igfri.res.in/Proven%20Technologies5.aspx |
Brief Description
Description : | Silage is the fodder which is conserved by reducing pH through natural anaerobic fermentation and is used for feeding during scarcity period, drought or floods and for Utilizing surplus forage. The suitable crops are sorghum, maize and oat etc. During lean period feeding of silage acts as a green fodder and maintains livestock productivity. |