However, the major constraints in production of green fodder are decreasing land size for fodder cultivation, scarcity of water more labour requirement, non-availability of same quality green fodder round the year, requirement of manure/fertilizer and natural calamities.
As an alternative to conventional method of green fodder production, hydroponics technology is coming up to grow fodder for farm animals.
Greek word
The word hydroponics has been derived from the Greek word ‘water working’. Hydro means ‘water’ and ponic means ‘working’ and it is a technology of growing plants without soil, but in water or nutrient rich solution for a short duration.
The hydroponics green fodder production unit consists of a green house and a control unit.
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