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Bundling of feed and forage innovations in Central Ethiopia and Amhara regions

Year: 2025

Type: report

Abstract: Livestock feed resources in Ethiopia are primarily derived from natural pasture, crop residues, crop aftermath, fodder trees, and shrubs, with additional contributions from agro-industrial by-products, improved forage crops, and cultivated pastures. However, during the dry season, both crop residues and natural pastures are typically low in crude protein, vitamins, and metabolizable energy, resulting in reduced livestock productivity and poor reproductive performance. Therefore, integrating feed and forage innovations into existing crop-livestock production systems is crucial.

Source: CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research)

Authors: Mekonnen, Kindu, Gebreyes, Million, Alene, Temesgen, Tessema, Fikadu, Alemayehu, Liulseged, Amare, Fikadu, Getachew, Tesfa, Seifu, Haimanot

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7200433884

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