Fodder and Forage Program
Achievements
Fodder crops varieties / hybrids developed
|
Crop |
Variety / Hybrid Name |
Silent Features |
Green Fodder yield (ton / ha) |
Adaptability |
Approving agency |
|
Oats |
Green Gold |
Medium height (110-120cm), higher crude protein (10-11%)& late maturing |
70 t/ha |
All Pakistan
|
VEC – 2019 |
|
Islamabad Oat |
Thick Stem, More leaves than stem (likeliness to animals), high leaf wax (efficient water use) |
68 t/ha |
Sindh, Punjab and KPK |
VEC – 2019 |
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PARC Oats |
Stay Green (Upto April), Lodging resistant |
70 t/ ha |
All Pakistan
|
VEC – 2018 |
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NARC-Oats |
Broad leaf, late fodder producing (till end March) and bi-cut |
64 t/ha |
All Pakistan
|
Punjab Seed Council- |
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Millet |
NARC Bajra |
Fodder availability upto October, Drought tolerant, High tillering capacity |
50 t/ha |
Potohar and KPK |
VEC – 2019 |
|
Sorghum Sudan Grass |
SS hybrid Shahtaj |
High palatability (Sweetness) Good Crude protein (10-13%) |
120 t/ha |
All Pakistan
|
VEC – 2015 |
|
NARC- SS Hybrid |
Broad leaf, High Dry matter yield (20-25 tha) |
115 t/ha |
All Pakistan
|
VEC – 2015 |
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Fodder Crops Production Technology