Strengthening of Research Facilities at Fodder Research Sub-station, AARI, Faisalabad for the development of Silage type corn varieties

Title

Strengthening of Research Facilities at Fodder Research Sub-station, AARI, Faisalabad for the development of Silage type corn varieties

Objectives

  • Breeding and development of corn varieties for silage with high biomass production
  • Popularization of silage use in dairy farmers of the Punjab to overcome scarcity periods of green fodder and improve nutritional imbalance
  • Increase the total output of the rural economy by providing small farmers with a viable and profitable alternative to current animal feeding practices
  • To create awareness among masses about production of corn silage
  • To disseminate corn production technology among progressive and small scale farmers
  • Improved food security, nutritional and economic status of low income rural families

Duration

2013-14 to 2015-16

Total Cost

16.531 Million