New guinea grass CO (GG) 3 in Coconut garden

• Total green fodder production is 280 tons /ha/year (8 harvest)
• Exhibits heavy tillering (45-50), broad and long leaves and high leaf stem ratio (0.72)
• Due to shade tolerance condition, it is  suitable for cultivation in coconut garden

Economics

• Cost of cultivation: Rs.65,000/ ha
• Gross income :Rs. 2,81,000/ha
• Net income : Rs.2,16,000 (Based on fodder value @ Rs 1000/tonne)
• No. of farmers adopted: 35