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- ❖ Appriate time[October to November]for sowing of Rabi Season fodder crops (Maize,Oats,Lucerne,cowpea etc.)
Regional Fodder Station, Hyderabad (TS) was set up in 1973 to cater to fodder development in the Central Deccan Zone i.e. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh & odisha. One of the main objectives for establishing this station was to bridge the gap between Research and Extension Agencies in the field of fodder development. This station would work as a bridge between research and extension work, ensuring that the results of research reach the actual users (farmers) without delay. A strong liaison is established between Research Institutes, Agricultural Universities, and State Departments to augment the feed and fodder resources of this region.
Objectives:
- To establish a nucleus of an extension organization in Central Deccan climatic conditions for effective technology transfer on all aspects of fodder/fodder seed production and related disciplines.
- To demonstrate to farmers the improved modern techniques of fodder production and utilization, and strengthen the extension activities of the State authorities at the farmer’s field.
- Conducting training programs for State extension officials and farmers of the region, and holding field days for farmers both at the farm and at the farmer’s field during appropriate seasons.
- Multiplication and distribution of foundation/certified forage crops, perennial grasses, and legume seeds.
- The Regional Station also conducts farmer’s day events in various spells at the farm and in collaboration with the State government, K.V.Ks, NGOs etc.