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rupeshgupta said:
i need hydroponics fodder system for my dairy. i need urgently
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ABOUT HYDROPONIC FODDER




The major issue with dairy farming is non-availability of feeds and fodders. Most of the farmers have below one hectare land. So they are facing the problem of land for grazing. The problem persists because of small land holding size, soil salinity, high cost of fencing and labour charges. Market cost of fodder very high Rs.5.

In India, the cost of a hi-tech greenhouse without air conditioner and with daily production potential of about 600 kg hydroponics maize fodders is approximately Rs. 15 lakhs. Operational cost is more, particularly for growing rabi type of crops (barley, oat, wheat etc.) due to requirement of air conditioner in the hydroponics system to maintain cold and dry environment.

Hydroponics fodder can be produced in low cost. The shade net structure can be constructed with bamboo or wood or MS or GI pipes or brick masonry. The existing wall of a house can also be used to construct lean-to-shade net greenhouse, which reduces the cost of fabrication. The irrigation of the hydroponics fodder can be made by micro-sprinklers (manual or automatic) at frequent intervals. In shade net structure, the internal environment of the greenhouse is more influenced by the outside climatic condition and therefore, the types of fodder to be grown Hydroponically depends upon the season and climatic condition of the locality.
Different types of fodders viz. maize, wheat, cow pea, etc. can be grown by hydroponics technology. However, the choice of grain for hydroponics technology depends up on the geographical and agro-climatic conditions and easy availability of seeds. In India, maize should be the choice grain for production of hydroponics fodder due to its easy availability, lower cost, good biomass production and quick growing habit
Hydroponics maize fodder can be well produced with seed rate of 6.4-7.6 kg/m2 Maintenance of clean and hygiene is very much important in the production of hydroponics fodder as greenhouse is highly susceptible to microbial contamination, particularly of mould growth due to high humidity. Inside the greenhouse, generally the grains are allowed to sprout for seven days and on day eight these are fed to the dairy animals.

Advantages of hydroponics technology

Less land is required as the vertical growing process allows the production of large volume of hydroponics fodder on a fraction of the area required by conventional cultivation and thus there is high yield in small area with increase in stocking capacity. Under hydroponics technology, about 600 kg maize fodders can be produced daily in seven days only in 50 sq. m. area. It is estimated that to produce the same amount of fodder, about 1 ha land is required. The water requirement in hydroponics technology is very less as water can be applied and replied continuously. To produce one kg of fresh hydroponics maize fodder about 1.5 liter (if water is reused against about 30 liters of water per kg of fresh green fodder grown in soil under conventional practices. Only one person is sufficient to work in the hydroponics system to produce 600 kg hydroponics maize fodder daily. Besides, there is no need of costly soil preparation for fodder production, constant weed removal, fencing etc. Hydroponic fodder is free from antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, or herbicides. No damage from insects or roaming animals. Requires very low maintenance. The electricity requirement for the production of hydroponics fodder is significantly in low cost shade net structure.

I kg of maize seed yields 8-10 kg of hydroponics maize fodder in shade-net greenhouse system. The hydroponics maize fodder looks like a mat of 20-30cm height consisting of germinated seeds embedded in their white roots and green shoots. In low cost shade net system with home-grown or locally purchased seeds, the cost of production of the hydroponics fodder is very minimal and reasonable (about Rs.2.00-3.50/-).

Hydroponics fodder increase in the milk yield by 0.5- 2.5 liters per animal per day and net profit by Rs. 25-50/- per animal per day due to feeding of hydroponics fodder to their dairy animals. Besides, the other advantages observed by the farmers were increase in fat and SNF content of the milk, improvement in health and conception rate of the dairy animals, reduction in cattle feed requirement by 25%, increase in taste (sweetness) of the milk, whiter milk.

Mr. Suryakant B. Gawde, from Mandrem village in Pernem Taluka of Goa, has a herd of 12 crossbred cows and four heifers. He supplies 60-70 litres milk daily. His biggest problem was non-availability of quality green fodder. One unit of the hydroponics green fodder production system was established at his farm. Since then he is producing green fodder maize under hydroponics technology. On daily feeding of 10 kg hydroponics fodder maize per cow, he saved 1.0 kg concentrate mixture per cow and experienced enhancement of 1.0 litre milk per cow per day, which was equivalent to 12.5% of the milk production.

The young calves fed with 1-2 kg hydroponics fodder gained higher body weight (350g Vs 200g) with better skin coat. By spending Rs.40 on hydroponics green fodder he saves Rs. 20 on concentrate mixture and additionally earns Rs. 30 on enhanced milk production per cow per day. Along with the additional net profit of Rs.10 per cow per day, the animals remain healthy.

Advantages of Hydroponic Green Fodder

1. Green grass fodder is grow in 8-9 days.
2. It required less space ( 50 sq.feet for 80 Kg/per).
3. Less water consumption ( 3-4 liter per tray per day)
4. Minimum power requirements with space & energy savings.
5. Highly low cost production, significant savings can be made in the cost of feeding livestock.
6. Unskilled labor can operate the system, no need of skilled labor. System is not labor intensive
7. Only 15 minutes at morning & evening work is required to soak the seeds and to put spouted seeds on trays on daily basis.
8. Allows digestive system of animals to function with maximum efficiency
9. Delivers year round clean & fresh fodder with high nutrition values in minimum required space.
10. Increases red blood cell count and oxygen in blood system of animals.
11. HGF provides high quality protein, enzymes and vitamins
12. HGF contains anti-oxidants, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory properties
13. Irrigation by speed & time controls thereby saving water.
14. 5-25 times higher yield vs. volume of field crops
15. Large savings on capital & operating costs over field agriculture
16. Easily scalable from small to very large production systems ( Example 2000 kg per day)
17. It is 100% organically grown and a 100% organic product
18. Feed is always fresh and tasty
19. It is having high quality proteins, enzymes and vitamins which in turns increases milk yield up to 10-15 % and fat 0.2 to 0.3%.



For 100 kg per day cost of organic germinating liquid will be Rs 500 /- per month.


48-Tray Set Up costing Rs.70,000/- 80-100 kg Per Day Green fodder


Materials List:

Stand of 1 Inch Pipe
Heavy duty Tray (1.5 feet X 2 feet) for Hydroponic Fodder)
E- Jet Fogger
Lateral Pipe
Water Pump
Automation Electronic Timer
Hydroponic Magnetic Water Conditioner (To Solve Hard Issues)

With Warm Regards

M.Dakshina,CEO
Chennai Hydroponics
Mobile:8148732297
 

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