Fodder need is based on animal weight. Wastage occurs when animals refuse poor-quality fodder or when extra feed is given. Around 5–10% green fodder is wasted daily due to handling issues.
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Farmers face several difficulties in fodder management. Gathering fresh green fodder requires time, labour and land. Chopping is physically demanding and time-consuming. Many farmers also lack silage bags or proper silos. Silage helps solve these problems by preserving fodder in bulk for months. Once stored, it reduces daily labour and guarantees animals nutritious food during scarcity. Farmers find silage highly useful to overcome fodder shortage challenges effectively.