Hydroponic Systems in Forage Production

Authors

  • Ünal Kılıç Ondokuzmayıs University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i9.793-799.859

Keywords:

Hydroponic farming system, Germination Forage, Digestibility, Animal nutrition

Abstract

Hydroponic farming system (HFS) is used to meet the roughage requirements of ruminants as an alternative method. In the system, forage production is achieved all over the year and germinated grains such as barley, wheat and oat, are used as fresh forage sources. In the present study, HFS, about which there are limited information, was discussed with its advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the nutritive values of fresh forages produced in HFS system and also their using possibilities in animal nutrition were discussed. It was understood that HFS can be used for meeting forage requirements of ruminants if it runs effectively.

Author Biography

Ünal Kılıç, Ondokuzmayıs University

Zootekni

Published

15.09.2016

How to Cite

Kılıç, Ünal. (2016). Hydroponic Systems in Forage Production. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(9), 793–799. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i9.793-799.859

Issue

Section

Animal Production