Agricultural Research Journal
Open Access
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue: 1

Forage research in India: Issues and strategies

ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi-284003, Uttar Pradesh

*Corresponding author: ghosh_pk2006@yahoo.com

Online published on 29 February, 2016.

Abstract

The importance of forages and livestock sector is being increasingly realized in recent times due to their multifaceted role in sustainable production, employment generation, drought proofing, natural resource conservation, nutritional security and export potential. This paper provides a brief review of the prevailing issues in forage and livestock sector and strategies required to meet the challenges so as to give some insights to researchers, farmers and planners in this sector.

Keywords

Forage production, Forage research, Issues, Livestock production, Strategies