Research Activities

Following are the research activities of the institute: 

Development of new varieties of fodder crops (oats, berseem, alfalfa, sorghum, millet, maize, cowpea etc) having high fodder yield potential, dual purpose, better nutritional quality, disease and insect tolerance.

  1. Oats:          Dr. Imtiaz Akram Khan Niazi
  2. Berseem:   Mr. Shoaib Anwar Kholi
  3. Alfalfa:      Mr. Abdul Jabbar
  4. Sorghum:  Mr. Ghulam Ahmad
  5. Millet:        Mr. Sikandar Hayat
  6. Maize:       Mr. Abdul Basit
  7. Cowpea:    Mr. Ahmad Hussain

  • Technology development for fodder and seed production of upcoming advance lines of fodder crops ( Aness-Ul-Hussnian)
  • Evaluation of fodder varieties on basis of milk production and milk quality of dairy animals (Buffaloes) ( Mr. Shakeel Hanif)

  • Pre-basic seed production of oats, berseem, alfalfa, sorghum, millet and maize (Mr. Ahmad Hussain)
  • Dissemination of production technology (Fodder & Seed) to farming community (Mr. Ghulam Ahmad)
  • Demonstration and dissemination of silage & hay production technology to farmers (Mr. Shakeel Hanif)