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Syllabus for LPM-121: Fodder production and grassland management (1+1)

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Syllabus for LPM-121: Fodder production and grassland management (1+1)

Page Table of contents
Topic 1 Page Learning objectives
Page Present scenario of livestock sector in the Country
Page Requirment vs.Availability
Page Balance sheet of animal feeds and fodders (in million tonnes) in India
Page Estimates for next decade
Page Present sources of feed
Page Grazing resources
Page Ways and means to increase forage production
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Page Learning objectives
Page Present scenario of livestock sector in the Country
Page Requirment vs.Availability
Page Balance sheet of animal feeds and fodders (in million tonnes) in India
Page Estimates for next decade
Page Present sources of feed
Page Grazing resources
Page Ways and means to increase forage production
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Topic 2 Page Learning objectives
Page Definition of Fodder and Forage
Page Classification of forages
Page On the basis of season of cultivation
Page On the basis of nutrient density in the dry matter
Page On the basis of plant types

Page On the basis of duration of the crop
Page On the basis of plant family and duration of the crop
Page Non-Legumes
Page Legumes
Page Plant sources of animal feed
Page Characteristics of fodder crops
Page Growth of a fodder crop
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Page Learning objectives
Page Definition of Fodder and Forage
Page Classification of forages
Page On the basis of season of cultivation
Page On the basis of nutrient density in the dry matter
Page On the basis of plant types

Page On the basis of duration of the crop
Page On the basis of plant family and duration of the crop
Page Non-Legumes
Page Legumes
Page Plant sources of animal feed
Page Characteristics of fodder crops
Page Growth of a fodder crop
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Topic 3 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Status of grazing resources and waste lands in India
Page Ecological status of grasslands
Page Types of grassland covers
Page Dicanthium - Cenchrus - Elyonurus type (Area : 434000 sq. km.)
Page Sehima-Dicanthium cover (Area: 17,400 sq.km.)
Page Phragmites - Saccharum cover (Area : 28,00,000 sq.km.)
Page Themada - Arundinella cover (Area : 2,30,400 sq.km.)
Page Temperate and Alpine cover
Page Production level of grassland covers in India

Page Over grazing

Page Grassland improvement and management techniques
Page Weed control (Bush control)
Page Burning of grass lands
Page Enclosure of grass lands
Page Reseeding
Page Conservation of soil and moisture
Page Grazing management
Page Grazing methods
Page Controlled continuous grazing
Page Deferred grazing
Page Rotational grazing
Page Deferred and rotational grazing
Page Pasture – pastural farming or ranching
Page Natural Pasture
Page Artificial Pasture
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Status of grazing resources and waste lands in India
Page Ecological status of grasslands
Page Types of grassland covers
Page Dicanthium - Cenchrus - Elyonurus type (Area : 434000 sq. km.)
Page Sehima-Dicanthium cover (Area: 17,400 sq.km.)
Page Phragmites - Saccharum cover (Area : 28,00,000 sq.km.)
Page Themada - Arundinella cover (Area : 2,30,400 sq.km.)
Page Temperate and Alpine cover
Page Production level of grassland covers in India

Page Over grazing

Page Grassland improvement and management techniques
Page Weed control (Bush control)
Page Burning of grass lands
Page Enclosure of grass lands
Page Reseeding
Page Conservation of soil and moisture
Page Grazing management
Page Grazing methods
Page Controlled continuous grazing
Page Deferred grazing
Page Rotational grazing
Page Deferred and rotational grazing
Page Pasture – pastural farming or ranching
Page Natural Pasture
Page Artificial Pasture
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Topic 4 Page Learning objective
Page What are cereal fodders?
Page Cereal fodder crops for irrigated condition
Page Cereal fodder for rainfed condition
Page Cereal fodder for hilly/temperate zone
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Irrigation
Page Mixed cropping
Page Plant protection
Page Harvest
Page Why harvesting time is important?
Page Proper time of harvest
File Image - maize crop
File Image - Sorghum Co.FS 29
File Image - Sorghum annual
Page Introduction to Grass fodders
Page Grasses for irrigated conditions
Page Choice of grasses for rainfed conditions
Page Choice of grasses for Hilly regions
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Irrigation
Page Plant protection
Page Harvest
Page Green fodder yield
File Image -Bajra Napier Co.CN4
File Image - Guinea grass Co. GG3
File Image - Buffel grass
File Image - Berseem
File PODCAST - Cereal Fodders
File PODCAST - Grass fodders
Page Learning objective
Page What are cereal fodders?
Page Cereal fodder crops for irrigated condition
Page Cereal fodder for rainfed condition
Page Cereal fodder for hilly/temperate zone
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Irrigation
Page Mixed cropping
Page Plant protection
Page Harvest
Page Why harvesting time is important?
Page Proper time of harvest
File Image - maize crop
File Image - Sorghum Co.FS 29
File Image - Sorghum annual
Page Introduction to Grass fodders
Page Grasses for irrigated conditions
Page Choice of grasses for rainfed conditions
Page Choice of grasses for Hilly regions
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Irrigation
Page Plant protection
Page Harvest
Page Green fodder yield
File Image -Bajra Napier Co.CN4
File Image - Guinea grass Co. GG3
File Image - Buffel grass
File Image - Berseem
File PODCAST - Cereal Fodders
File PODCAST - Grass fodders
Topic 5 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Legume fodders for Irrigated conditions
Page Legume fodders for rainfed conditions
Page Legume fodders for temperate conditions
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Mixed cropping / Intercropping
Page Plant protection
Page Irrigation
Page Harvesting
Page Yield
File Cow pea image
File Desmanthes image
File Lucerne image
Page Why tree fodder ?
Page Sylvipasture system
Page Fodders for sylvipasture system
Page For north western region
Page For Indo gangetic plains
Page Central zone

Page For coastal zone

Page For north - eastern zone
Page Multi-tier systems for grassland development
Page Multi purpose tree species
Page Nutritive value of common tree leaves
File Soobabul image
File Glyricidia image
File Sesbania image
File Erythrina indica -image
File Inga dulci - image
File Sylvipasture - Glyridia and stylo
File PODCAST - Legume fodders
File PODCAST - Tree fodders
Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Legume fodders for Irrigated conditions
Page Legume fodders for rainfed conditions
Page Legume fodders for temperate conditions
Page Cultivation methods
Page Field preparation
Page Seeds and sowing
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page Weeding
Page Mixed cropping / Intercropping
Page Plant protection
Page Irrigation
Page Harvesting
Page Yield
File Cow pea image
File Desmanthes image
File Lucerne image
Page Why tree fodder ?
Page Sylvipasture system
Page Fodders for sylvipasture system
Page For north western region
Page For Indo gangetic plains
Page Central zone

Page For coastal zone

Page For north - eastern zone
Page Multi-tier systems for grassland development
Page Multi purpose tree species
Page Nutritive value of common tree leaves
File Soobabul image
File Glyricidia image
File Sesbania image
File Erythrina indica -image
File Inga dulci - image
File Sylvipasture - Glyridia and stylo
File PODCAST - Legume fodders
File PODCAST - Tree fodders
Topic 6 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page What are the losses in storage?
Page Factors affecting feed value and deterioration
Page Physical factors
Page Biological factors
Page Insects
Page Fungi
Page Rodents
Page Chemical and engineering factors
Page Design of Stores
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page What are the losses in storage?
Page Factors affecting feed value and deterioration
Page Physical factors
Page Biological factors
Page Insects
Page Fungi
Page Rodents
Page Chemical and engineering factors
Page Design of Stores
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Topic 7 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page What is silage?
Page Characteristics of silo
Page Types of silo
Page Size of silos

Page What are the suitable crops?
Page Steps in the preparation of forage for making silage
Page Common additives and preservatives used
Page Silo filling and sealing
Page When to open the silo?
Page How to assess the silage quality?
Page Advantages of silage
Page Disadvantages of silage
Page Haylage and wastelage
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page What is silage?
Page Characteristics of silo
Page Types of silo
Page Size of silos

Page What are the suitable crops?
Page Steps in the preparation of forage for making silage
Page Common additives and preservatives used
Page Silo filling and sealing
Page When to open the silo?
Page How to assess the silage quality?
Page Advantages of silage
Page Disadvantages of silage
Page Haylage and wastelage
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Topic 8 Page Learning objectives
Page What is hay?
Page Principles of hay making
Page Types of hay
Page Legume and non legume hay
Page Steps in hay making
Page Loss of nutrients in hay making
Page Storage of hay
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Page Learning objectives
Page What is hay?
Page Principles of hay making
Page Types of hay
Page Legume and non legume hay
Page Steps in hay making
Page Loss of nutrients in hay making
Page Storage of hay
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Topic 9 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Types of scarcity fodders
Page Failed crops
Page Crop residues
Page Vegetable crop residues
Page Non-traditional plants
Page Plant oriented wastes
Page Agro- Industry wastes and other unconventional feeds
Page Use of molasses
Page Vegetable protein sources
Page Animal protein sources
Page Energy sources
Page Other miscellaneous unconventional feeds
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Types of scarcity fodders
Page Failed crops
Page Crop residues
Page Vegetable crop residues
Page Non-traditional plants
Page Plant oriented wastes
Page Agro- Industry wastes and other unconventional feeds
Page Use of molasses
Page Vegetable protein sources
Page Animal protein sources
Page Energy sources
Page Other miscellaneous unconventional feeds
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Topic 10 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Scope of crop residue utilization
Page The potential of straw
Page Paddy straw
Page Wheat straw
Page Ragi straw
Page Enrichment methods
Page Increase the digestibility
Page Increase the nutritive value
Page Ammoniation
Page Urea- molasses mixture
Page Urea enrichment
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Scope of crop residue utilization
Page The potential of straw
Page Paddy straw
Page Wheat straw
Page Ragi straw
Page Enrichment methods
Page Increase the digestibility
Page Increase the nutritive value
Page Ammoniation
Page Urea- molasses mixture
Page Urea enrichment
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Topic 11 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Feeding systems
Page Nutrient requirement of Cattle
Page Common feeding stuff
Page Feeding standards
Page Formulation of balanced ration
Page Computing ration for a milch cow

Page Computing ration for a milch buffalo

Page Daily requirement
Page Safety in cattle feeds
Page Traditional pastures
Page Improved pastures
Page All forage diets for sheep and goats
Page Efficient feed ration
Page Use of molasses in livestock feeding
Page Daily requirements
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Feeding systems
Page Nutrient requirement of Cattle
Page Common feeding stuff
Page Feeding standards
Page Formulation of balanced ration
Page Computing ration for a milch cow

Page Computing ration for a milch buffalo

Page Daily requirement
Page Safety in cattle feeds
Page Traditional pastures
Page Improved pastures
Page All forage diets for sheep and goats
Page Efficient feed ration
Page Use of molasses in livestock feeding
Page Daily requirements
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Topic 12 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Types of intercropping
Page Why legume is intercropped?

Page Common fodder intercropping
Page Cumbu napier grass + Hedge lucerne
Page Sorghum + Soyabean
Page Fodder maize + Cowpea
Page Buffel grass + Stylo
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Types of intercropping
Page Why legume is intercropped?

Page Common fodder intercropping
Page Cumbu napier grass + Hedge lucerne
Page Sorghum + Soyabean
Page Fodder maize + Cowpea
Page Buffel grass + Stylo
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Topic 13 Page Learning objectives
Page Utilization and Sources of organic wastes
Page Manurial value
Page Energy value
Page Value addition
Page Benefits of panchakavya
Page Benefits of panchakavya in animal health
Page Scientific analysis of panchakavya
Page Vermicompost
File Earthworm image
Page Requirements
Page Process of vermicomposting
Page Harvesting
Page Pests and predators
Page Benefits of vermicompost
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Page Learning objectives
Page Utilization and Sources of organic wastes
Page Manurial value
Page Energy value
Page Value addition
Page Benefits of panchakavya
Page Benefits of panchakavya in animal health
Page Scientific analysis of panchakavya
Page Vermicompost
File Earthworm image
Page Requirements
Page Process of vermicomposting
Page Harvesting
Page Pests and predators
Page Benefits of vermicompost
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Topic 14 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Soil erosion
Page Measures to conserve soil due to water erosion
Page Agronomic measures
Page Mechanical measures
Page Forestry measures
Page Agrostological measures
Page Measures to control wind erosion
Page Moisture conservation practices
Page Arresting maximum amount of rainfall at the site of occurrence
Page Maximizing soil moisture storage
Page Reducing soil moisture losses
Page Overcoming soil-physical constraints
Page Antitranspirants
File Surface movement of water
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Soil erosion
Page Measures to conserve soil due to water erosion
Page Agronomic measures
Page Mechanical measures
Page Forestry measures
Page Agrostological measures
Page Measures to control wind erosion
Page Moisture conservation practices
Page Arresting maximum amount of rainfall at the site of occurrence
Page Maximizing soil moisture storage
Page Reducing soil moisture losses
Page Overcoming soil-physical constraints
Page Antitranspirants
File Surface movement of water
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Topic 15 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Water requirement of crop
Page Different approaches for irrigation scheduling
Page Irrigation methods
File Bajra Napier under sprinkler irrigation - image
Page Drainage
Page Methods of drainage
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Water requirement of crop
Page Different approaches for irrigation scheduling
Page Irrigation methods
File Bajra Napier under sprinkler irrigation - image
Page Drainage
Page Methods of drainage
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Topic 16 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Sources of farm power
Page Different forms of power
Page Agro energy
Page Biogas
Page Wind energy
Page Solar energy
File Biogas production - Animation
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Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Sources of farm power
Page Different forms of power
Page Agro energy
Page Biogas
Page Wind energy
Page Solar energy
File Biogas production - Animation
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Topic 17 Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Tillage implements
Page Country plough
Page Mould board plough
Page Disc plough
Page Methods of ploughing
Page Cultivator
Page Harrows
Page Leveller
Page Ridger
Page Bund former
Page Melur plough
Page Chisel plough
Page Basin lister
Page Puddler
Page Green manure trampler
File Power operated soil auger - image
Page Sowing equipment
Page Methods of sowing the seeds
Page Hand operated seed broadcasting device
Page Seed drill
File Seed cum fertilzer drill - image
Page Interculture equipment
Page Weeders
Page Mini power tiller for weeding and interculture
Page Row- crop cultivators
Page Guntaka
Page Plant protection equipment
Page Types of sprayers
Page Hand atomizer and compression sprayer
Page Bucket sprayer and rocker sprayer
Page Knapsack sprayer
Page Tree sprayer and tractor mounted boom sprayer
Page Air craft sprayer
Page Types of spraying based on the spray application rate
File Hand atomizer
File Knapsack sprayer
File PODCAST
Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Tillage implements
Page Country plough
Page Mould board plough
Page Disc plough
Page Methods of ploughing
Page Cultivator
Page Harrows
Page Leveller
Page Ridger
Page Bund former
Page Melur plough
Page Chisel plough
Page Basin lister
Page Puddler
Page Green manure trampler
File Power operated soil auger - image
Page Sowing equipment
Page Methods of sowing the seeds
Page Hand operated seed broadcasting device
Page Seed drill
File Seed cum fertilzer drill - image
Page Interculture equipment
Page Weeders
Page Mini power tiller for weeding and interculture
Page Row- crop cultivators
Page Guntaka
Page Plant protection equipment
Page Types of sprayers
Page Hand atomizer and compression sprayer
Page Bucket sprayer and rocker sprayer
Page Knapsack sprayer
Page Tree sprayer and tractor mounted boom sprayer
Page Air craft sprayer
Page Types of spraying based on the spray application rate
File Hand atomizer
File Knapsack sprayer
File PODCAST
Topic 19 Page Learning objectives
Page Important non-legume fodders
Page Important legume fodders
Page Important tree fodders
File Line drawings of important fodder crops
Page Assignment
File Drag and drop quiz
File Important Fodder crops
Page Learning objectives
Page Important non-legume fodders
Page Important legume fodders
Page Important tree fodders
File Line drawings of important fodder crops
Page Assignment
File Drag and drop quiz
File Important Fodder crops
Topic 20 Page Area
Page Season
Page Preparatory cultivation
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page After cultivation
Page Plant protection
Page Methods of weed control
Page Assignment
File Acid treatment of seeds
File Hot water treatment of seeds
File Bio-fertizer treatment of seeds
Page Area
Page Season
Page Preparatory cultivation
Page Manures and fertilizers
Page After cultivation
Page Plant protection
Page Methods of weed control
Page Assignment
File Acid treatment of seeds
File Hot water treatment of seeds
File Bio-fertizer treatment of seeds
Topic 21 Page Lucerne

Page Desmanthes

Page Assignment

Page Lucerne

Page Desmanthes

Page Assignment

Topic 22 Page Cowpea

Page Desmodium
Page Stylo
Page Assignment
Page Cowpea

Page Desmodium
Page Stylo
Page Assignment
Topic 23 Page Bajra Napier hybrid grass
Page Guinea grass
Page Para grass
Page Buffel grass
Page Assignment
File Staggered sowing - Animation
Page Bajra Napier hybrid grass
Page Guinea grass
Page Para grass
Page Buffel grass
Page Assignment
File Staggered sowing - Animation
Topic 24 Page Fodder maize
Page Baby corn
Page Assignment
Page Fodder maize
Page Baby corn
Page Assignment
Topic 25 Page Fodder sorghum

Page Rainfed sorghum
Page Fodder bajra

Page Assignment

Page Fodder sorghum

Page Rainfed sorghum
Page Fodder bajra

Page Assignment

Topic 26 Page Subabul

Page Glyricidia
Page Sesbania
Page Assignment
Topic 27 Page Identification
File Hand atomizer
File Knapsack sprayer
File Hand compression sprayer
Page Assignment

File Drag and drop quiz for finding seeds
File Drag and drop quiz for finding implements
Topic 28 Page Types of intercropping

Page Advantages

Page Common intercropping
Page Backyard cropping
Topic 29 Page Silage making

File Silage making
Page Hay making
Page Assignment
Topic 30 Page Manurial value
Page Energy value
File Gobar gas plant

Gobar gas plant

Page Panchakavya
Page Vermicompost
Topic 31 Page Assignment
File Video on Fodder crops and seeds
Topic 32 Page Formulation of feed ration
Page Assignment
Topic 33 Page Possible storage losses
Page Assignment
Topic 34 Page Cost of cultivation
Page Fodder sorghum
Page Lucerne
Page Bajra napier
Topic 35 File Question Bank
File Model Question paper
Page Suggested Readings
Page Additional reading
Page Acknowledgement