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Willow silage: a source of nutritious winter fodder
by ruchita — published May 04, 2010 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 03:20 PM — filed under: , , ,
Chimi does not now collect oak tree leaves from the forest. She has planted a few more willow trees around her house so that they will be ready for lopping and silage making within the next few years. Willow silage has helped her meet the feed requirements of her livestock during the fodder scarce winter months.
Located in Stories / CPR Livestock
Oats - A Source of Fodder supporting Livelihoods of Mountain Communities
by ruchita — published Oct 22, 2009 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 03:26 PM — filed under: , , , ,
The increased availability of fodder, particularly during the harsh winter months, has led to a reduction in mortality in Am Kasang's yak herd from 10 to 3 per year. Earlier most of the weak animals and calves died due to starvation during the cold winter months when the area was covered with snow. Her herd size has increased from 80 to 120 in the current year (2009). She credits the Department’s Fodder development programme for this positive change.
Located in Stories / CPR Livestock
Med-Bandi Se Adhik Paidawar (Increased productivity including fodder for livestock as a result of field bunding )
by ruchita — published Sep 01, 2009 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 03:29 PM — filed under: , , ,
Earlier, agriculture was the only source of livelihood for Sohan. He did not rear any livestock on account of lack of fodder. However, due to the increased availability of fodder, Sohan now rears five buffaloes of the local Marwadi breed and a herd of 15 goats for milk and meat purposes.
Located in Stories / CPR Livestock
Management of Rangelands Through Controlled Shrub Burning
by ruchita — published Aug 24, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , , ,
This potential Good Practice Note details the results of a study undertaken by the Department of Livestock in Paro Dzongkhag (district), Bhutan, wherein trials were conducted of controlled burning of shrubs in the alpine areas of Soe Yaksa, to assess the effect on regeneration of grasses, forbs, broadleaf and edible shrub species.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / CPR Livestock
Management of Rangelands Through Controlled Shrub Burning
by ruchita — published Aug 24, 2009 — last modified Dec 10, 2013 06:09 PM — filed under: , , ,
This potential Good Practice Note details the results of a study undertaken by the Department of Livestock in Paro Dzongkhag (district), Bhutan, wherein trials were conducted of controlled burning of shrubs in the alpine areas of Soe Yaksa, to assess the effect on regeneration of grasses, forbs, broadleaf and edible shrub species.
Located in Good Practices / Common Property Resources - Livestock
Building Fodder Security in Rural Areas: Validation of Traditional Knowledge on Fodder and its Reintegration into Livelihoods
by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
This note highlights the importance of engaging members of the community in documenting the wealth of traditional knowledge regarding feed and fodder systems across different agro-ecological regions.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / CPR Livestock
Building Fodder Security in Rural Areas: Validation of Traditional Knowledge on Fodder and its Reintegration into Livelihoods
by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified Dec 10, 2013 06:09 PM — filed under: , , , , , ,
This note highlights the importance of engaging members of the community in documenting the wealth of traditional knowledge regarding feed and fodder systems across different agro-ecological regions.
Located in Good Practices / Common Property Resources - Livestock