Sustainable Winter Fodder: Production, Challenges, and Prospects

Forage crops are essential for livestock nutrition, but production is limited by the shortage of fodder production. This book discusses breeding strategies, production, agronomy, bioecology, and precision agriculture to improve winter fodder production and address challenges such as microbes, toxins, pests, and diseases. It is written for researchers and practitioners in agronomy, biotechnology, bioecology, and is a comprehensive guide for developing an efficient and productive livestock industry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forage crops play a vital role in the diet of livestock, and ensuring their production and availability in diverse ecological settings is crucial for the development of an efficient and productive livestock industry. However, growers worldwide, particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries, face significant challenges in producing sufficient winter fodder to meet the growing demand of the livestock population. The livestock population is increasing at a rapid rate, and the demand for feed is also increasing accordingly. Fodder crops are the primary and most cost-effective source of feed for livestock, but the shortage of fodder production remains the primary limiting factor for livestock production.

To address these challenges, this book provides an extensive overview of literature covering winter fodders used in livestock management. It discusses breeding strategies for winter fodders through conventional approaches and biotechnology, highlights the production, agronomy, and bioecology of winter fodder crops, explores the ecological dynamics of winter fodders, and discusses the use of precision agriculture to mitigate the effects of climate change on winter fodders. Additionally, the book addresses the challenges posed by microbes, toxins, pests, and diseases on winter fodder crops and serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners in agronomy, biotechnology, bioecology, and those involved in improving winter fodder production.

In conclusion, forage crops are essential for livestock nutrition, and their production and availability in diverse ecological settings are crucial for the sustainable development of the livestock industry. This book provides valuable insights into winter fodder production, breeding strategies, agronomy, bioecology, and precision agriculture, and is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367518363