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Fodder Trees: a Supplementary Forage Resource for Livestock

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Summer droughts reduce grassland yields and forage quality. More drought-resistant than herbaceous species, certain trees can provide supplementary forage of good nutritional value in summer.  

Swiss Agricultural Research: Fodder Trees: a Supplementary Forage Resource for Livestock

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medien@agroscope.admin.ch

Further Information

AgroForageTree Projekt

Agroforestry for forage production

The #AgroForageTree project aims to test the potential of fodder tree hedgerows for providing supplementary tree leaf-based forage in summer.

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Agro4esterie

The "Agro4esterie" resources project works with interested parties to develop and monitor new agroforestry systems.

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Swiss Agricultural Research

Last modification 10.04.2025

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