Growing grass to fatten livestock, farmers in Nghe An sell seeds for 1 million VND/kg
Thu - Phuc - January 24, 2024 14:17
(Baonghean.vn) - Not only finding a new and highly effective way to raise livestock, Mr. Cu Ba Co also grows "Japanese grass" as food to fatten up livestock. At the same time, the source of Japanese grass also brings in a fairly high income when he sells grass seeds for 1 million VND/kg.
Mr. Cu Ba Co and many households in Sa Lay village, Muong Long commune (Ky Son) have been growing Japanese grass to fatten buffalo, cows and chickens for many years. Talking about the name Japanese grass, Mr. Cu Ba Co said that this type of grass originated from Japan, is grown a lot in Laos and in recent years, people in some villages bordering Laos have also bought this grass to grow for livestock. Photo: HTJapanese grass. Photo: TPMr. Cu Ba Co said that this type of grass is quite special because every year during the growing season, the undergrowth needs to be burned after the grass seeds have fallen to the ground. If the undergrowth is not burned, the grass will not germinate and no new plants will grow. As for the grass, if it is not burned in early summer, the grass will also wither and not grow new ones. Photo: TPSa Lay villagers said that at first, they saw their friends in Laos growing it, and that buffaloes, cows and chickens liked it very much, so they brought some back to try planting it. And in fact, this type of grass is not only liked by chickens but also by cows in Muong Long. Moreover, buffaloes, cows and chickens eating this grass grow very quickly and fatten up. This grass can replace other types of food. In the photo: Mr. Cu Ba Co collects grass seeds. Photo: HT“Cattle only need to eat this Japanese grass to get enough nutrition, without having to eat other types of food. Chickens love to eat the seeds and leaves of this grass, and it helps them grow quickly and have good resistance. Even wild birds love this grass. If you don’t pick the seeds in time in the fall, the birds will eat them all,” said Mr. Cu Ba Co. Photo: TP.Muong Long Farmers' Association officials learn about the characteristics of Japanese grass. Photo: HTJapanese grass seeds are a favorite and nutritious food for chickens. Grass seeds harvested for breeding are sold for 1 million VND/kg. Photo: HT
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