Introduction

Work on varietal improvement/ development of fodder crops in Pakistan dates back to 1962 when Fodder Research Station was established at Sargodha, which was up-graded to the status of Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha with provision of the post of Director in 1981. Fodders have a very vital role for the development of Livestock industry in the country as it is the most fundamental source of nutrition for the livestock.

Mission

Striving for better nutrition for livestock.

Objectives

  • To develop high yielding nutritionally better fodder crop  varieties/hybrids
  • To develop improved production technology including plant protection technology for the new varieties/ hybrids
  • To test different fodder crop varieties for milk/meat production of livestock
  • To produce pre-basic and basic seed of fodder crops varieties and seed of hybrids