Livestock is an integral component of rainfed farming system. Livestock rearing is also integrated with crop farming to provide security against crop failure due to uncertain monsoon conditions. Estimates reveal that livestock contribute 40 % of total annual income of a farmer. In this situation, feeding livestock is need based in rainfed farming situation. Major constrains that prevail in livestock rearing is deficit of availability of green fodder throughout the year and lack of awareness about high yielding improved fodder varieties. | Farmer s perception on economics and varietal performance of high yielding multicut napier fodder DHN-6 Result of front line demonstration in Ramanagar district Karnataka India
