Forages and Fodder: Indian Perspective
by Singh, Krishan Murari, M A Khan, Natraj Subash & Anil Kumar Singh
ISBN: 9789383048090
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 15995.00
Biblio : xviii+472p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Anil Kumar Singh is working as Senior Scientist, (Agronomy) in the Division of Land and Water Management at ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna.
About The Book
Book entitled “Forages and Fodder: Indian Perspective” contains different aspects viz., production, protection, PGR management, consumption; preservation and socio-economic aspects of forage and fodder crops. The present book is one of the latest and updated manuscripts related to forage and fodder in Indian context. Forage includes all plant species directly or indirectly consumed by animals and cultivated forage crops occupy about 5.0 per cent of the total cultivated area of India. The animal fodder consists of several plants species which are used to feed the cattle either raw (green and cut fodder) or after minor processing (such as silage) while pastures are grassland, usually with improved species, carefully managed with inputs such as irrigation and manures for grazing of livestock. The National Commission on Agriculture (1976) recommended that a minimum 10 per cent of the arable area in the country (about 16.5 million ha) should be under improved forage crops to meet the green forage needs of the ever growing livestock population. At the same time, plant genetic resource (PGR), which carries germplasm for present and future needs, can be utilized for producing varieties having resistance to biotic and abiotic stress as well as for its quality enrichments. Weed growth should not be overlooked as it hampers yield, lowers forage quality, increases the incidence of disease and insect problems, causes premature stand loss, and creates harvesting problems. Some weeds are unpalatable and may be poisonous for livestock. Updated information on insect pest problem is well documented in the book. It is established fact that insect and pests cause yield loss, both in quantitative and qualitative terms, and their effects depend on many factors like, the level of infestation, crop variety, agronomic practices and other related factors. Insect pests induced losses are not only in term of green or dry fodder yield but also on quality factors which affect the re-growth period and canopy structure. Among the other constraints, the diseases have always been a major limiting factor for fodder cultivation. Fertilizer management, organic farming and climatic conditions required for different fodder and forage crops are very well illustrated in the present volume. Women play a key role as seed selectors and in seedling production and their knowledge on seeds and seed storage contributes to viability of agricultural diversity and production. Women also play an important role in livestock management which includes, care of animals, grazing and fodder collection, cleaning of animal sheds, processing milk and livestock products. Despite their considerable involvement and contribution, women’s role in livestock production has been underestimated, undervalued and widely ignored. The book also covers areas like marketing of forage and fodders and all together contains 32 chapters on various issues of forage and fodder production and management.
Table of Contents
Foreword v <BR> Preface vii <BR> Introduction xiii <BR> 1. Forages and Fodder Genetic Resources in India 1 <BR> 2. Indian Needs of Forage Genetic Resource 9 <BR> 3. Biodiversity in Indian Forage Species 17 <BR> 4. Utilization of Wild and Weedy Relatives in Forage Improvement 31 <BR> 5. New Potential Forage/Fodder Crops for India 45 <BR> 6. Ethnobotany Related to Forages and Livestock 51 <BR> 7. Flow of Forages/Fodders Genetic Resources in India: Impact Due to Various International Treaties/Laws/Rules 57 <BR> 8. Botany and Taxonomy of Forage and Fodder Crops 73 <BR> 9. Forages/Fodders of Different Agro Climatic Situation 86 <BR> 10. Crop Selection: An Efficient Tool for Sustainable Forage Production 99 <BR> 11. Forages/Fodder Crops in Cropping System 111 <BR> 12. Year-Round Forage/Fodder Production in Different Agroclimatic Zones of India 119 <BR> 13. Increasing Productivity of Pasture and Range in India 130 <BR> 14. Organic Forage Production 143 <BR> 15. Nutrient Management in Fodder/Forage Crops 151 <BR> 16. Production of Forages and Grasses with Poor Quality Waters 169 <BR> 17. Agrotechniques of Production of Non-Leguminous Forages/Fodder Crops in India 179 <BR> 18. Improved Production Technology for Major Leguminous Fodders/Forages 200 <BR> 19. Tree Legumes Fodder 218 <BR> 20. Cow Pea (Vigna sinensis L.) Legume Forage for Enhancing Quality Fodder 236 <BR> 21. Weed Control in Forages and Fodder Crop 242 <BR> 22. Insect Pest of Fodder and Forage Crops and their Management 255 <BR> 23. Major Diseases of Fodder Crops and their Management 269 <BR> 24. Seed Production Technology of Major Forage and Fodder Crops 290 <BR> 25. Constraints and Safeguards of Forage and Fodder Crops Seed Production 305 <BR> 26. Cultivated Green Fodder for Dairy Animals 315 <BR> 27. Modern Techniques of Conservation of Forages: Silage 326 <BR> 28. Modern Techniques of Conservation of Forages: Hay 345 <BR> 29. Forage and Fodder Production: An Economic View 357 <BR> 30. Scenario and Strategies for Revitalizing Fodder Production Technologies 366 <BR> 31. Role of Women in Fodder and Livestock Management 376 <BR> 32. Management of Rodents in Pastures and Range Ecosystem 379 <BR> Annexures 393 <BR> Glossary 413 <BR> Index 459
