Assessment of Forage Production, Land Use and Utilization in Gursum Woreda, Somali
Author(s):
Yusuf Ahmed Hassen
Journal:
International Journal of Advanced Agriculture and Research
Abstract
This paper focused on forage production practice, land use and utilization in gursum woreda somali region. The major forage production in the study areas were Alpha alpha 9.75%, Panicum 14.5%, Sudan grass 40.25%, Elephant grass3.75%, Crop residue 28.25% and Peanuts residue 2.25%. The main purpose of forage production in the study areas were feed, income and soil conservation. As experience of forage production increases, their utilization as feed also increases. However, there was significant strong obvious correlation (P<0.01) between the experience of forage production and utilization as animal feeds showing that experienced members of the household respondent community in forage production, prefers to use the grass for other purposes like source of income. Households can enhance their forage availability and quality, leading to improved livestock productivity and health. It recommended improving livestock productivity through sustainable forage production.
Keywords:
forage practice, utilization, income, sustainable, soil conservation.