Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Ashalatha P, Subrahmanyeswari B, Sumukh CH and Ananda Rao K

Abstract:
Hydroponic Fodder is a significant alternative to fodder production for the farmers with minimal land availability, with scarce rainfall and with better productive performance compared to conventional fodder production. An endeavor was made to assess the physical performance of different Hydroponic Fodder under low cost Hydroponic Fodder Production system established in Tippanagunta village. he highest biomass yield on 8th day was shown by Cowpea (8.2 kg), followed by Pillipesara (7.92 kg), Lucerne (7.0 kg), Horsegram (6.76 kg), Bajra (6.44 kg), Maize (6.12 kg), Jowar (5.65 kg) and Barley(5.23 kg). The biomass yield of different Hydroponic Fodders on 8th day of growth was statistically significant (p<0.01). The biomass yield on 8th day from Cowpea and Pillipesara was not statistically significant at (p<0.01).