Webshop on “Fodder Resources Development Plan for Odisha” organized

9th March, 2022, Jhansi

The ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh in association with the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha organized the Webshop on “Fodder Resources Development Plan for Odisha” today.

Webshop on “Fodder Resources Development Plan for Odisha” organized

Dr. P.K. Agrawal, Vice-Chancellor, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar emphasized on the integration of fodder crops in the existing cropping system and the utilization of conservation agriculture practices for increasing the fodder production. The need for prioritizing the use of non-conventional fodder crops to enhance the fodder production in the state was also stressed by Dr. Agrawal.

Dr. Amaresh Chandra, Director, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi highlighting the important research activities carried out by the Institute with particular reference to the agro-climate of Odisha.

The Webshop organized as a part of the National Initiative on Accelerating Fodder Technology Adoption (NIAFTA) Programme registered participating by 55 Officers of the State Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services; Department of Agriculture; Scientists from ICAR Institutes in Odisha, ILRI and Formers Officials of ICAR-IGFRI.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh)