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Hydroponics Fodder Production Unit For Cows
1. Fodder is ready in 7 days.
2. 1 Kg seeds produce 10 kg of green fodder.
3. One cattle needs 20-25 kg of fodder.
4. Roots and Seeds are consumed along with the green fodder (it gets wastes usually).
5. Sprouted seeds are better for cattle health.
6. Minimum water consumption.
Specification of Fodder
| Parameters | Conventional land-based fodder cultivations | Hydroponics system |
|---|---|---|
| Fodder production in days | 65-70 days | 7 days |
| Area required per day | One ha land to produce 600 kg | 50 sq mt to produce 600 kg per day |
| Water requirement | Very high at 30 litres per kg of green fodder | Minimal at just 1.5 to 3 litres per kg of green fodder |
| Soil fertility | Essential | Not essential |
| Fertilizer application | Required | Not Required |
| Fodder yield | Dependent on environment, cultivation practices, etc | No required climatic conditions |
| Labour requirement | Intense labour Required | Not Required |
| Fencing and farm | Required | Not required - can be undertaken in small shed or even under shade net |
| Green fodder utilization | Significant wastage | Almost no wastage |
