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Integration of Fodder Production with Rice Crop Production in Different Regions of Bangladesh for Improved Productivity of Cattle and Economic Benefit of Rural Farmers

Dr. M. Ali Akbar
Professor
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202 Bangladesh,E-mail:akbarma2@gmail.com

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The results of PRA study revealed that the type of land in Kakilamari village was mostly low land affected heavily by flood and Nobobila village was having medium high land less affected by flood. In Kakilamari village there are two cropping patterns: Boro – Flood – Fodder and Boro – Flood – Legume. Nobobila village was also having two cropping patterns: Boro – Fodder – T. aman and Boro – Legume – T. aman. The major causes of problems of livestock rearing were shortage of fodder during flood, fluctuation of feed supply and high price of feed. The average yield of African Dhaincha fodder of all the farmers was 18.55 t/ha. Feeding dhaincha fodder to growing heifer resulted in increased daily weight gain by 25.83%. The farmers successfully made Matikalai hay and hay bales using box. It is concluded that some area of Baghabari is having mono cropping pattern and after recession of flood feeding is not a problem for two months due to Bathan feeding system. In contrast, during flood there exist a severe green fodder crisis which drastically reduce animal productivity since they are fed on straw and high amount of concentrate which is expensive. Here remains the opportunity to undertake feeding system intervention during the flood period by supplying fodder preserved during availability. However, there was an area (medium high land) having no Bathan feeding system and flood do not persist long. That area suffers from feed shortage and the productivity of animals is lower than Bathan area. So there is also opportunity for integration of legume fodder with rice cultivation to increase fodder supply to cows.

Keywords: Feed and Fodder, Improved productivity , Economic benefit

Location: Sirajgonj

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2013

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Fodder

Objectives:

To mitigate the problems of feed shortage and seasonal fluctuation in supply and for improved and sustainable livestock production.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in two villages of Baghabari Upazila of Sirajgonj district. Firstly PRA was conducted in two villages to examine the land type, cropping pattern, types of forages available (for integration), constraints of livestock rearing, etc. After PRA study 10 farmers from each village were selected for fodder production activities. Then the samples of five local leguminous fodders having possibility of integration with rice were collected and nutritionally evaluated of which two fodder were finally selected for integration. Firstly the cuttings of African Dhaincha were planted in the land just after harvesting Boro rice. After two months the fodder was harvested and fed to growing cattle to examine the feeding effect on animal performance.

Source of Information: BAU Research Proceedings Vol.24 Pp 48

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Achievement/Findings:

Feeding dhaincha fodder to growing heifer resulted in increased daily weight gain by 25.83%. The farmers successfully made Matikalai hay and hay bales using box. It is concluded that some area of Baghabari is having mono cropping pattern and after recession of flood feeding is not a problem for 2 months due to Bathan feeding system. In contrast, during flood there exist a severe green fodder crisis which drastically reduce animal productivity since they are fed on straw and high amount of concentrate which is expensive. Here remains the opportunity to undertake feeding system intervention during the flood period by supplying fodder preserved during availability. However, there was an area (medium high land) having no Bathan feeding system and flood do not persist long. That area suffers from feed shortage and the productivity of animals is lower than Bathan area. So there is also opportunity for integration of legume fodder with rice cultivation to increase fodder supply to cows.

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