The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) recently conducted a training session for members of the Rural Development Learning Center (CADER) in the Ciracil community, San Nicolás village, located in the municipality of Quezaltepeque, Chiquimula. The focus was on sustainable hydroponic forage production.
Hydroponic forage is an animal feed based on the germination of grains such as corn, oats, or barley. These are grown in trays without soil using special techniques. After 10 to 15 days, the process yields a high-nutritional product that includes roots, stems, and leaves. This feed is easily digestible and serves as a valuable supplement for cattle and poultry.
During the event, participants learned how to produce these forages using appropriate raw materials so they could implement the technique in their own farming operations.
According to MAGA, "The production of hydroponic forages is a sustainable and efficient alternative for animal feeding because it reduces water usage and increases plant biomass production."
The ministry noted that these methods contribute to higher productivity and profitability in livestock systems.
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