Azolla is an ideal sustainable feed for cattle, fish, pigs, and poultry and is also used as a biofertilizer on the farm.
It requires less investment; hence it is a low-cost alternative for a good feed and good biofertilizer.
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It requires less investment; hence it is a low-cost alternative for a good feed and good biofertilizer.
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In dairy farms it has showed an overall increase of milk yield by 15โ20% when 1.5โ2 Kg of Azolla was combined with regular feed.
It has observed that feeding Azolla to poultry/chickens improves the weight of broilers andย increases the egg production of layers.
It has observed that feeding Azolla to poultry/chickens improves the weight of broilers andย increases the egg production of layers.
Azolla contains very high proteins, amino acids, vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin B12, Beta Carotene), and minerals, so it is an excellent nutrient feed for livestock.
Also, Azolla has low lignin content.ย So animals digest it easily.
Also, Azolla has low lignin content.ย So animals digest it easily.
Many farmers, due to limited resources, often struggle to produce sufficient feed for their animals. Azolla is the right option for them.
As Bio-fertilizer,
Azolla fixes atmospheric nitrogen and stores it in leaves. Therefore, it is used as green manure.
It has been observed and appreciated by rice farmers that they cultivate Azolla in paddy farms and increase rice production by 20%.
Azolla fixes atmospheric nitrogen and stores it in leaves. Therefore, it is used as green manure.
It has been observed and appreciated by rice farmers that they cultivate Azolla in paddy farms and increase rice production by 20%.
Important Tips For Growing Azolla
- Azolla rapidly grows, so maintain Azolla biomass 300 gms โ 350 gms /sq.meter hence harvest daily to avoid overcrowding.
- Add once in 5 days mixture of Super Phosphate and cow dung also add mixture containing magnesium,iron,copper,
Sulfur etc
- Azolla rapidly grows, so maintain Azolla biomass 300 gms โ 350 gms /sq.meter hence harvest daily to avoid overcrowding.
- Add once in 5 days mixture of Super Phosphate and cow dung also add mixture containing magnesium,iron,copper,
Sulfur etc
at weekly intervals, to enhance the mineral content of Azolla.
- Replace 25 to 30% old water with fresh water once in 10 days; it helps prevent nitrogen buildup in the pond.
- Replace complete water and soil at least once in six months, and then add Fresh Azolla seeds.
- Replace complete water and soil at least once in six months, and then add Fresh Azolla seeds.
- Maintain the water level of at least 10 cm, so Azolla root doesnโt grow in the soil by keeping the roots floating, it becomes easy to harvest.ย ย
- Harvested Azolla wash thoroughly, so it removes dirt and smell of cow dung and then feeds them to animals.
- Harvested Azolla wash thoroughly, so it removes dirt and smell of cow dung and then feeds them to animals.
I refered to this guide, Azolla Cultivation Guide ( Rich proteins feed for cattle, poultry, fish and pig) agricultureguruji.com via @agriculturegur1
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