Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Optimal harvest time for sorghum fodder boosts yield and quality

Chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and yield of sorghum fodder at different stages of growth
K. S. Nandra, Tiwana, Ashish Chopra

Paper Summary

The chemical composition of sorghum fodder was studied at different growth stages. The best quality fodder was harvested at 70 days after sowing, with the highest yields of fresh fodder, digestible dry matter, and crude protein. Dry matter yield continued to increase up to 100 days after sowing.

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