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More than just hay: Investing in quality forage to improve rural livelihoods and nutrition

Published

2021

Status

Open Access

Language

en

ILRI Programs

  • Feed and forage development
Blog Post
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116654

Citation

Maruca, K. 2021. More than just hay: Investing in quality forage to improve rural livelihoods and nutrition. Blog Post. Minnesota, USA: Land O’Lakes Venture37.

Tags

  • agriculture
  • feeds
  • fodder
  • forages

Internet URL

www.landolakesventure37.org

Author(s)

  • Maruca, K.

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