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Production of high quality silage for dry season feeding of smallholder livestock

Many farmers in low potential areas own cattle and milk them for their own consumption and sale. However, in the dry season, natural grazing and crop residues are inadequate to support lactation, making supplementary feed necessary to maintain milk production. This practice includes descriptions of techniques for growing the crops and production of silage.

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Author: UK Department For International Development (DFID)
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Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
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Year: 2020
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Country/ies: Zimbabwe
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Practices
Content language: English
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