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Willow Silage: An Alternative to Winter Fodder
by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified Dec 10, 2013 06:10 PM — filed under: , , ,
This Potential Good Practice Note documents the practice of growing willow and ensiling willow twigs and leaves as an alternative winder fodder in the mountainous regions of Bhutan. The technique of silage making is simple, affordable, replicable and user friendly.
Located in Good Practices / Common Property Resources - Livestock
Replicating the practice of willow silage as winter fodder to reduce the need for grazing livestock, and lead to forest regeneration
by ruchita — published Nov 18, 2009 — last modified Jan 31, 2014 09:54 PM — filed under: , ,
Presently the practice of making willow silage in Bhutan is prevalent only in the temperate region where the average minimum temperature during the winter season does not go below -20C. The silage does not freeze at this temperature.
Located in Information Hub / CPR Livestock / Queries
Willow silage: a source of nutritious winter fodder
by ruchita — published May 04, 2010 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 03:20 PM — filed under: , , ,
Chimi does not now collect oak tree leaves from the forest. She has planted a few more willow trees around her house so that they will be ready for lopping and silage making within the next few years. Willow silage has helped her meet the feed requirements of her livestock during the fodder scarce winter months.
Located in Stories / CPR Livestock
Willow Silage: An Alternative to Winter Fodder
by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , , ,
This Potential Good Practice Note documents the practice of growing willow and ensiling willow twigs and leaves as an alternative winder fodder in the mountainous regions of Bhutan. The technique of silage making is simple, affordable, replicable and user friendly.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / CPR Livestock