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Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species: Leucaena leucocephala: A versatile tree producing nutritious fodder for ruminants
Leucaena leucocephala is used mostly as forage for livestock, both after cutting for use as fodder, or direct grazing, typically planted in hedgerows with grass. It responds well to a coppice system and branches vigorously.
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species: Acacia modesta: A frost-resistant and drought-tolerant tree ideal for alleviating feed shortages and feeding costs
Acacia modesta, commonly known as Phulai, is a member of the family Fabaceae (also called Leguminosae) and sub-family Mimosaceae. It is a deciduous, slow-growing small tree with thorny young shoots and dark brown and black ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable grass forage species: Birdwood grass (Cenchrus setigerus): A resilient, drought-tolerant perennial grass for pastures in hot, dry areas
Cenchrus setigerus, commonly known as Birdwood grass, is one of the most drought-tolerant perennial grasses. Native to East Africa and Western Asia between latitudes 30⁰N and 30⁰S, this grass occurs naturally in areas with ...
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Encouraging Cactus Pear production in South Africa
Increasing demands on already scarce water resources in South Africa require alternative sources of animal feed – specifically crops that are more efficient users of water. One alternative with the potential for widespread ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable legume species: Hedysarum coronarium L.: a biennial herbaceous legume used for forage in the Mediterranean basin
Sulla (Hedysarum coronarium L.) is deep rooted and drought resistant. This species native to the Mediterranean is effective in biological fixation of sloping land, and improving organo-mineral soil fertility and yields and ...
Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Promoting Cactus as an alternative and sustainable livestock feed
Given their high-water efficiency and ability to withstand extremely dry conditions, cactus is increasingly being recognized as a more sustainable alternative to traditional livestock forage in dryland areas. This high-energy, ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species - Acacia modesta
Acacia modesta: A frost-resistant and drought-tolerant tree ideal foralleviating feed shortages and feeding costs.
Climate change and intensive grazing due to increasing livestock numbers are severely affecting arid and ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native shrub species - Calligonum comosum
Calligonum comosum: the multipurpose sand dune stabilizer.
Arid and semi-arid rangelands face increasing climate variability and grazing pressure as the world’s demand for food increases. ICARDA is promoting drought-tolerant ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable shrub species - Retama
Retama: A resilient, pioneer plant for rangeland rehabilitation and stable ecosystems.
Arid and semi-arid rangelands face increasing climate variability and grazing pressure as the world’s demand for food increases. ICARDA ...
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable shrub species: Silvopasture: offering multiple benefits for agro-pastoralists
Silvopasture is ideally suited to the dry areas where its
application in agro-forestry production systems can help
to improve fodder production, enhance soil health, and
reduce erosion. In India, where the practice is ...