Abstract

The presently available Cumbu-Napier hybrid grass varieties Co-1 and CO-2 are more suitable for black soil areas and cattle feeding. The new variety Co-3 was developed for red loamy soil areas and is highly suitable for sheept and goats in addition to cattle feeding. It is highly leafty, with long, broad, and softer leaves. In addition, the leaf-stem ratio is higher. It had recorded on an average, 393.6 t/ha/year of green fooder in the Station trials and a maximum yield of 514 t/ha under ART at Pudupalayam in Salem District. The dry matter yield was 65.12 t/ha/year and crude protein yield was 5.40 ha/year. The oxalic acid content is also less compared to Co-2

Keywords: Cumbu-Napier Fodder