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Don't Leave Fields Fallow After Paddy Harvest: Sow Berseem for Green Fodder.
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:07
Don't Leave Fields Fallow After Paddy Harvest: Sow Berseem for Green Fodder.
- •After paddy harvesting, do not leave fields fallow; sow berseem to provide nutritious green fodder for animals.
- •Berseem is a highly nutritious and easily digestible green fodder for animals, yielding 5-6 cuttings.
- •Treat seeds with Rhizobium culture before sowing; light plowing and leveling the field are crucial.
- •Approximately 10-12 kg of berseem seeds are sufficient per acre; broadcasting method is easy for sowing.
- •First cutting is ready in 20-25 days; cut 2 inches above ground for quick regrowth.
Key Questions Answered
Berseem yields approximately 5 to 6 cuttings after a single sowing when properly cared for and managed.
Approximately 10 to 12 kg of berseem seeds are sufficient for sowing one acre of land.
Treating seeds with Rhizobium culture helps strengthen the plants' roots and reduces the risk of crop diseases.
