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VOL. 3, ISSUE 6 (2016)
Fodder consumption patterns under indigenous agroforestry systems in the rural landscape of Kosi Watershed, Kumaun Himalaya
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Manmohan Singh Kanwal, Yadava AK, Vishvakarama SCR
Abstract
Livestock are an integral component of hill farming. In central Himalayan region indigenous agroforestry is a prevalent practice to meet fodder requirement of growing livestock population. In the present study attempts were made to assess the contribution of agroforestry in meeting the total fodder requirement at village level of Kosi watershed. Questionnaire survey method and direct field observations were followed for the data collection. The research reveals that agroforestry contribute about 45-50 percent, surrounding forest 29-40 percent and the rest deficit fodder requirement was meeting out by purchased grass. The present study on fodder production and consumption at different altitude villages would be useful in designing appropriate policies and technologies for fodder production.
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Pages:27-31
How to cite this article:
Manmohan Singh Kanwal, Yadava AK, Vishvakarama SCR "Fodder consumption patterns under indigenous agroforestry systems in the rural landscape of Kosi Watershed, Kumaun Himalaya". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 6, 2016, Pages 27-31
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