National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
The study was conducted in three agro-climatic zones of Punjab state during the period 2017-17 to examine the cost involved in processing of green fodder and various reasons for processing. It has been observed that the farmers involved in the processing of green fodder were practicing silage making for three crops namely maize, bajra and sorghum. The total cost of silage making was the highest in maize crop with Rs 31.50/q followed by the sorghum (Rs 30.98/q) and bajra (Rs 30.07/q). Ensuring regular supply of fodder was the main reason for processing of green fodder followed by ensure access to fodder at uniform prices, preserved fodder is more liked by animals, preserved fodder is more nutritious and shortage of land for fodder production. The processing of fodder in the form of silage saves the labour cost and helps in reducing the variable cost of milk production. Hence, the farmers should be encouraged to process the surplus green fodder in the form of silage.
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