Ten cent fodder plot, an effective fodder cultivation technique of Tami Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) was demonstrated in the farmer’s field at Tiruchirappalli district. Farmers adopted this technique to cultivate fodder in Ten cent fodder plot method and the average yield of Co - 5, Fodder sorghum, cow pea, stylosanthes, Agathi and fodder maize were observed as 1053, 227.45, 159.8, 66.2, 83 and 151.4 kg respectively. Farmers in the field realised their returns get increased by reducing the feed cost. It is observed that the cost of production per litre was about to ` 4 to ` 6. It is concluded that, small to medium farmers could adopt this ten cent fodder plot method to get maximum fodder production in minimal land resource. This method is not only improves the farmers’ return, it also improves the animal health, reproduction and milk production by supplying green fodder to animal.

Highlights

• Fodder deficit is the major crisis among the livestock farmers and green fodder is highly essential to maintain livestock in healthy manner.
• This study focused the ten cent fodder plot technique which is proven by TamilNadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University for efficient fodder cultivation.
• Fodder varieties such as Co - 5, Fodder sorghum, cow pea, stylosanthes, Agathi and fodder maize were adopted and shown good result in this ten cent fodder plot technique.
• A small to medium scale farmer can get improved returns due to reduced cost of production by fodder cultivation.