Improved Forage Crops Research and Development in Ethiopia: Major Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward

  • Fekede Feyissa
  • Gezahagn Kebede
  • Diriba Geleti
  • Getnet Assefa
  • Alemayehu Mengistu

Abstract

Feed shortage has been the persistent problem hampering livestock production and productivity in Ethiopia. The conventionally available feed resources (natural pasture and crop residues) are not only limited in quantity but also inferior in quality and cannot meet even the maintenance requirement of the country`s livestock resources. Hence, improvement in livestock production and productivity is unthinkable without intensification in feed production using other complementary feed resources in addition to the existing ones. Improved forage crops have untapped potential to resolve the feed shortage problem and lay down the basis for intensification of livestock production if properly promoted, adopted and utilized in the farming systems. This review paper provides an overview of improved/cultivated forage research and development efforts, important achievements, major constraints associated with forage development in the country and recommendations on the way forward.

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Published
2022-12-20
How to Cite
Feyissa, F., Kebede, G., Geleti, D., Assefa, G., & Mengistu, A. (2022). Improved Forage Crops Research and Development in Ethiopia: Major Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward. OMO International Journal of Sciences, 5(2), 36-69. https://doi.org/10.59122/135BE51
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