Forage Crops

Forage Crops
Agricultural Term

Last updated: 5/23/2025

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Definition

The crops that are specially grown on barren lands as the eating material / feeding materials. Those crops on which the animals graze on, are forage crops. For example: legume, sorghum, weeds, alfalfa and more.

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