Introduction to major field crops (1+1)

Classification

Forage crops refer to vegetative matter, fresh or preserved, utilized as feed for animals. It includes fodder, hay, silage and pastures.

Fig: Classification of Forage Crops.

Annuals

i) Cereal Fodders

1. Maize : Zea mays
2. Jowar : Sorghum bicolar
3. Bajra : Pennisetumtyphoides
4. Barley : Hardiumvulgare
5. Oats : Avena sativa
6. Mustard : Brassica oleracea
7. Deena bandhu : Pennisetumpedicillatum

Fig: Maize. Fig: Sorghum.

Fig: Bajra. Fig: Barley.

Fig: Oats. Fig: Mustard.