AgroScience Today, Volume 4, Issue 10 : 0694-0696

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OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 31-Oct-2023

Ley Farming: A Way to Restore Soil Fertility and Green Fodder Production in Dry Land Areas

• Sathishkumar A
• Teaching Assistant, Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Subramanian E
• Programme Coordinator, KVK, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Selvarani G
• Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, AC&RI, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Ley farming is a system of farming in which grasses and legumes are cultivated in a proper rotation for the production of hay and silage to meet the needs of livestock and enhance soil fertility. This system involves the use of various annual and perennial grasses and legumes which grown in short-term and long-term to manage the soil. Addition of perennial grasses or legume component which has different duration in rotation with arable crop is a main approach of poor farmers to restore soil fertility and improve food and fodder availability.

Keywords

Ley Farming, Way to Restore, Soil Fertility, Green Fodder Production, Dry Land Areas

References

• Subhash Chander, K.C., Sharma, H.S.J. and Raj, P.M., (2010). Productivity and quality of arable crops and soil fertility as influenced by ley farming in hot region of Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Agronomy. 55 (2): 157 – 164.