Nutrifeed Forage
Nutrifeed Forage – High Yield, Nutritious, and Drought Tolerant
Key Points
- High biomass yield – 50% more than standard SSG products; suitable for multi-cutting
- Drought tolerant once established
- No risk of prussic acid poisoning – safe for early feeding
- High protein content (12-16% crude protein) and nutrient-rich
- High palatability and digestibility
- In vitro dry matter digestibility (IVMD): 61.3%
- High metabolizable energy for better animal health
- Tolerant to most pests and diseases; negligible investment needed for pest control
- Provides disease and pest-free green forage for healthier animals
- Less feed quantity needed per animal due to high digestibility
- Seed Rate: 3 Kg per acre
Agronomy & Management
Soil Requirements
- Adaptable to a wide range of soils
- Optimal soil pH: 5.5 to 7.0
- Avoid acidic and saline soils
- Well-drained soils yield better
Water & Irrigation
- Drought tolerant but irrigation recommended every 7 days in summer, 12 days in rainy season
- Maintain high moisture for better palatability
- Sufficient irrigation boosts healthy growth and biomass yield
Sowing Guidelines
- Prepare a good seedbed for germination and root development
- Pre-water and sow into moist soil where irrigation is available
- Sowing depth: 3–5 cm with soil compaction
- Row spacing: 30 cm; Plant spacing: 25 cm
Sowing Methods
- Ridges & Furrows: Ideal for staggered sowing, harvesting, irrigation, and fertigation
- Blocks Method: Allows harvesting and irrigation block-wise as per requirement
Sowing Time
| Season | Recommended Months | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | February to April | All regions |
| Kharif | May to August | All regions |
| Rabi | September to October | Central & South India only |
Seed Rate & Spacing
- Seed Rate: 2 to 3 Kg per acre
- Spacing: Row to row – 30 cm; Plant to plant – 25 cm
Cutting & Harvesting
- Cut any time, ideally at 1 to 1.2 meters height for optimal nutritive value
- Cut 6 to 8 inches above ground to promote faster regrowth for multiple cuts
Post-Cutting Care
- Apply adequate nitrogen fertilizer and water to encourage leaf and stem regeneration
Fertilizer Recommendations
| Element | Quantity per Acre | Fertilizer Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 30 Kg | 60 Kg Urea |
| Phosphorus (P) | 25 Kg | 45 Kg DAP or 120 Kg SSP |
| Potassium (K) | 10 Kg | 20 Kg Potash |
Apply nitrogen as top dressing after cutting for faster growth and recovery.
Weed Control
Weeds can be controlled effectively by spraying 1 Kg Atrazine 50% WP per acre.
Insect & Disease Management
No major pests or diseases observed so far. Follow company guidelines and consult your local executive for control measures if needed.