ASSESSMENT OF DAIRY FARMERS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT RECOMMENDED GREEN FODDER PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN HARYANA, INDIAVinita1, S.S. Sangwan, Anju Bala, Anika Malik, Gautam and Rajesh KumarAbstract Green fodder plays a crucial role in providing essential nutrients to dairy animals, ensuring their health and productivity. The study was conducted on 120 dairy farmers randomly selected from the 3 districts of Haryana, namely Jind, Charkhi Dadri and Yamunanagar. A survey interview schedule was administered to dairy farmers during 2019-20, focusing on their knowledge of various aspects of green fodder production, including Sorghum, Bajra, Maize, Barseem and Oat. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the level of knowledge among the respondents. It was found that majority (70.00%) of farmers were having medium level of knowledge, followed by low (15.83%) and high (14.17%) level of knowledge about overall fodder production practices. Addressing knowledge gaps will not only improve the overall productivity and profitability of dairy farming but also contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and the well-being of dairy animals in the region. Targeted educational programs and demonstration may be conducted to enhance dairy farmersâ knowledge about recommended green fodder production practices. |