Forage Agronomy

Dr. M. Anowarul Islam, Assistant Professor of Forage Agroecology, offers modern and innovative research/extension programs on Forage Agronomy including: Germplasm research and evaluation for selection/cultivar development; Establishment and Best Management Practices (BMP) for profitable and sustainable forage and livestock production; Grazing management and integration with cropping systems; Establishment and incorporation of legumes (e.g., alfalfa, sainfoin, birdsfoot trefoil; cicer milkvetch, medics) into the grass systems; Alternative/multipurpose use of forages, e.g., Bioenergy Crops (switchgrass), Specialty Crops (fenugreek), Small Grains; Forage nutritive value and seed production.