Boost Milk Production: Sow These 5 Green Fodders in January for Summer
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News1815-01-2026, 20:53

Boost Milk Production: Sow These 5 Green Fodders in January for Summer

  • Sowing green fodder in January-February prevents shortage during May-June heat, crucial for milk production.
  • Berseem: Requires 10-12 kg seeds per acre, ready in 50-60 days, can be harvested twice monthly.
  • Alfalfa: Perennial crop, can be sown anytime, ready in 50-60 days, yields 7-8 harvests.
  • Napier Grass: Perennial, provides fodder for 10 years, rich in protein and carbohydrates, known as 'green gold'.
  • Cowpea and Maize: Cowpea is a nutritious leguminous fodder, while maize is a favorite and good for silage, both boost milk yield.

Why It Matters: Sowing specific green fodders in January ensures abundant feed and high milk production through summer.

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