Agroforestry-Based Fodder Production Under Eucalyptus Plantations

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Field experiments undertaken by ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute on intercropping fodder grasses like Fodder Sorghum, Dichanthium annulatum (Marvel Grass), and Sorghum halepense (Johnson Grass) with tree species (Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Acacia mangium) showed better fodder yields under Eucalyptus plantations. These silvi-pastoral systems enhance fodder production and generate significant additional revenue making agroforestry a productive and sustainable option for livestock feed enhancement in marginal lands.

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Key Features

High Fodder Yield –Eucalyptus intercropping increases fodder production across all three grasses.
Revenue –Provides significant gross income from the fodder component.
Sustainable Land Use –Integrates tree plantations with fodder crops for multifunctional benefits.

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Director ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

Zarifa Farm, Kachhwa Road Karnal – 132001 Haryana, India

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