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Traditional fodder storage systems used in India’s western hot arid zone as a drought-proofing mechanism

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Title Statement Traditional fodder storage systems used in India’s western hot arid zone as a drought-proofing mechanism
 
Added Entry - Uncontrolled Name Kumar, Sushil
Misra, Arun Kumar
K, Venkatesan
 
Uncontrolled Index Term Fodder quality, Hot arid zone, Karai, Pachawa, Traditional fodder storage system
 
Summary, etc. <p>The aim of the study was to record the customary methods of storing fodder that farmers in India's hot and dry regions have used. In addition to using a questionnaire, key informant interview schedules, and secondary sources to gather data on fodder storage systems, the study employed a cross-sectional survey approach to obtain primary data from pastoral families. <em>Karai</em> and <em>Pachawa</em> are the traditional fodder storage systems being used in the hot arid zone to store fodder for use in drought years. These are low cost and durable fodder storage systems made with locally available materials using indigenous knowledge since time immemorial. <em>Karai</em> is made in the conical shape and especially used for storing small fodder cuttings. However, <em>Pachawa </em>is made in circular or square or rectangular and used for storing fodder as it is (uncut). These traditional systems are exceptionally good to store the dry fodder for a longer period (1-10 years) with minimal deterioration in fodder quality.</p>
 
Publication, Distribution, Etc. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK)
2024-06-28 11:25:10
 
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Data Source Entry Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK); ##issue.vol## 23, ##issue.no## 6 (2024): Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
 
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