Publication Date
1993
Description
About 70% of the Iota! land area of Ghana is potential grazing land. Mosl ruminant livestock feed is from range, Pasture research in Ghana started in 1938 with the establishment of various native grass and legume collections. These included the grasses Vetiveria fulvilbarbis and Andropogon canalicultaus and the shrubs Griffonia simplicifolia (Leguminosae) and Grewia carpinfolia (Tiliaceae). Considerable success has been made in the introduction and screening of exotic grasses and legumes including Cenchrus ciliaris and various Stylosanthes spp. Very few studies have been conducted on forage utilisation. With the growing awareness of agro-forestry schemes, there are prospects for improved forage production through browse plants. A grassland policy to emphasise pasture research in various agro-ecological zones backed by effective extension effort is needed. Loans should be available in kind to procure pasture inp.uts.
Citation
Alhassan, W S. and Barnes, P, "Problems and Prospects for Forage Improvement and Utilization in Ghana" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 21.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session13/21
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Problems and Prospects for Forage Improvement and Utilization in Ghana
About 70% of the Iota! land area of Ghana is potential grazing land. Mosl ruminant livestock feed is from range, Pasture research in Ghana started in 1938 with the establishment of various native grass and legume collections. These included the grasses Vetiveria fulvilbarbis and Andropogon canalicultaus and the shrubs Griffonia simplicifolia (Leguminosae) and Grewia carpinfolia (Tiliaceae). Considerable success has been made in the introduction and screening of exotic grasses and legumes including Cenchrus ciliaris and various Stylosanthes spp. Very few studies have been conducted on forage utilisation. With the growing awareness of agro-forestry schemes, there are prospects for improved forage production through browse plants. A grassland policy to emphasise pasture research in various agro-ecological zones backed by effective extension effort is needed. Loans should be available in kind to procure pasture inp.uts.
