National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030 Tel: 91-080-25711304, 25711164, 25702539 Fax : 91-080-25711420 Website: http://www.nianp.res.in Azolla cultivation in portable HDPE containers Component-3: SRLS: NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION PROJECT NAIP No.21 Folder Dr. K. Giridhar, Co-PI & Senior Scientist Dr. A. V. Elangovan, CCPI & Principal Scientist Dr. Sharangouda, Research Associate Dr. Prakash Khandekar, Co-PI & Principal Scientist Dr. C.S. Prasad, Director NIANP, Bangalore. UAS, GKVK, Bangalore NIANP, Bangalore MYRADA, Chitradurga NISARGA, Hosadurga Published by NAIP Livelihood Project Team: Lead centre Co-operating centres September 2013
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National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030
Tel: 91-080-25711304, 25711164, 25702539
Fax : 91-080-25711420
Website: http://www.nianp.res.in
Azolla cultivation in portable HDPE
containers
Component-3: SRLS:
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL
INNOVATION PROJECT
NAIP No.21Folder
Dr. K. Giridhar, Co-PI & Senior Scientist
Dr. A. V. Elangovan, CCPI & Principal Scientist
Dr. Sharangouda, Research Associate
Dr. Prakash Khandekar, Co-PI & Principal Scientist
Dr. C.S. Prasad, Director
NIANP, Bangalore.
UAS, GKVK, Bangalore
NIANP, Bangalore
MYRADA, Chitradurga
NISARGA, Hosadurga
Published by
NAIP Livelihood Project Team:
Lead centre
Co-operating centres
September 2013
Introduction
Cultivation in portable container:
Azolla is a free floating water fern and in
recent years, its utility as feed supplement is catching
the attention of many. The cultivation of Azolla needs
minimum inputs and management. With its high crude
protein content, it can serve as a good nutrient
supplement for the livestock. Trials were conducted in
NAIP adopted villages to evaluate the cultivation of
Azolla in HDPE containers in comparison with ponds
made of silpaulin sheets.
High density polyethylene woven containers
with a length of 12 feet and width of 4 feet placed on a
levelled ground in the backyards of dairy farmers are
very convenient for cultivation of Azolla. Used gunny
bags or plastic sheets can be placed on the ground to
prevent any damage to the bottom of the container.
Unlike the ponds made of silpaulin sheets, these
containers can be moved easily from place to place to
suit the needs of the farmer. Sieved fertile soil mixed
with cow dung and water need to be spread uniformly
in the container. About one kilogram of fresh Azolla
culture is needed for this type of portable container.
The culture has to be applied uniformly. The depth of
water to be maintained is about 15 cm. After the
inoculation of culture, the container needs to be
covered with a net to provide partial shade and also, to
prevent the fall of leaves and other debris. During the
monsoon season, if rain water can be harvested from
the roof tops and used for cultivation of Azolla, it will
ensure excellent and faster growth of Azolla. It can be
harvested daily after the full growth. Plastic sieves can
be used to harvest the biomass from the pond's
surface. If any litter like dry leaves, fallen fruits etc., is
noticed in the container, it should be removed
immediately. Over 1.5 kg of fresh Azolla (mean yield per
day in a season) can easily be produced from the
container of 12 X 4 feet size. In the event of
overproduction of Azolla, it can be dried in the shade
and safely preserved for future use. Azolla can be fed to
the livestock either in fresh or dried form. It takes a few
days for the animals to get used to the taste of Azolla.
So, it is better to feed it along with the concentrates in
the initial stages. Azolla has to be washed thoroughly
with fresh water to remove the smell of dung.
1. Can be moved easily from place to place to suit
the needs of the farmer.
2. Establishment is very easy and it can be placed
on any levelled ground.
3. During the summer months, it can be moved
indoors like thatched sheds to ensure
satisfactory growth of Azolla, which is not
possible in the ponds kept in the open areas.
4. As the containers are made of highly durable
HDPE, they can easily last for over five years.
Merits of container system:
National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030
Tel: 91-080-25711304, 25711164, 25702539
Fax : 91-080-25711420
Website: http://www.nianp.res.in
Silage Making in Polybags
&
Plastic Drums
Component-3: SRLS:
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL
INNOVATION PROJECT
NAIP No.22Folder
Dr. K. Giridhar, Co-PI & Senior Scientist
Dr. A. V. Elangovan, CCPI & Principal Scientist
Dr. Sharangouda, Research Associate
Dr. Prakash Khandekar, Co-PI & Principal Scientist
Dr. C. S. Prasad, Director
NIANP, Bangalore.
UAS, GKVK, Bangalore
NIANP, Bangalore
MYRADA, Chitradurga
NISARGA, Hosadurga
Published by
NAIP Livelihood Project Team:
Lead centre
Co-operating centres
September 2013
Introduction
Silage preparation
In semi-arid regions, the livestock production
is often affected by inadequate feed supply during dry
season. The excess fodder produced during the
monsoon season can be conserved as
Majority of the livestock farmers in
Chitradurga district are having a few dairy animals and
limited green fodder resources. So, constructing a silo
is not a viable or practical option. A l
hay or silage.
However, ensiling generally produces better quality
fodder than hay because less time is required to wilt
the feed, causing little reduction in feed quality. Cereal
fodders like maize and jowar are best suited for silage
making due to their higher soluble sugar content and
optimum moisture when harvested at right stage. Due
to the high protein content, legume fodders are not
ideal for silage making.
ow cost technology
of silage making in polybags and plastic drums was
initiated and perfected by experimenting with
different types of bags in the adopted villages. Plastic
lined fertilizer bags are available in many villages. These
can be profitably used for ensiling of green fodder.
Making silage involves cutting fodder at the optimum
stage of development, chopping to the right size by
using manual chaff cutter and proper compaction to