hydroponic fodder for livestock production and productivity: a review

Green fodder plants serve as a vital source of nutrition for livestock. however, ensuring an adequate supply of these plants for livestock faces with challenges such as limited agricultural areas, water scarcity, and negative impacts from environmental and climatic factors. to address these challenges, various strategies can be employed. hydroponic fodder production system is new technology that can be used to produce fodder for livestock feed without using land and soil. hydroponic fodder production has gained significant attention and is a prominent area of research in the field of agriculture. many countries are actively working towards developing and implementing this technology to enhance livestock feed production. the purpose of this study is to focuses on the chemical composition and nutritional value of hydroponic fodder in livestock production. also, the effect of feeding hydroponic fodder on livestock production and productivity has been reviewed. this review helps determine the potential benefits and practical implications of incorporating hydroponic fodder into livestock feeding programs.