These nutrients must be replenished by application of manures or chemical fertilizers. As previously mentioned, little is known of the nutrient requirements of most fodder bank species. However, as with most crops, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are important nutrients. Application for these and other nutrients should be determined locally. Availability and costs of fertilizers may restrict their use.
Many species make excellent fodder bank components.
Fodder bank species and their ecological zones. Calliandra calothyrsus Erythrina buranas Calliandra tetragona Erythrina edulis Desmodium spp. Leucaena forage production and use. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Association. Shrubs and Tree Fodders for Farm Animals.