Silvo-pasture Practices on Lateritic Tract of South West Bengal

Silvo-pasture practice is carried out in laterite tracts of South West Bengal. Adoption of this practice helps in increasing yield of fodder in the pinch period of the year as well as helps in soil and water conservation. Among the various fodder species tried Stylogenthus guinansis CV Schofield has shown promise to its maximum extent. Though practice is showing promise but the farmers in most of the areas are not interested for cut and carry method of feeding in view of maintenance of low productive cows. So, the reduction of unproductive cows and maintenance of high yielding cattle will facilitate the adoption of stall feeding and the practice of silvo-pasture will be popular.