دراسة واقع زراعة الأعلاف الخضراء لدى مربي الأبقار في محافظةِ اللاذقية

Abstract

         The study aimed to analyze the status of green forage cultivation among cattle farmers and to assess the challenges and constraints they face. The research was conducted in Lattakia Governorate in 2024 through a structured questionnaire distributed to a random sample representing 5% of the total cattle farmers in the governorate, amounting to 385 respondents across its four regions. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS and Excel, employing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

The results revealed that most cattle farmers operate individually and engage in both crop and livestock production, with limited reliance on locally grown green forages and a lack of diversity in forage crops. The findings also indicated high input costs and a significant impact of climate change on forage productivity. The majority of farmers expressed the need for technical and financial support to secure adequate feed and enhance productivity.

The study recommended implementing training programs on integrated crop-livestock systems, utilizing agricultural residues to improve cattle feeding at lower costs, and adopting smart farming techniques to adapt to climate variability