Research progress on forage production, processing and utilization in China

"This book has 11 chapters which systematically introduce the latest achievements in scientific research and technological application of the forage industry in China, and also cover the laws and polices related to forage production. The main focus of this monograph is the progress of forage science in China. Each chapter in this book contains numerous charts and diagrams further illustrating the impact of development activities in the area. It is the first book in its field and compiled by mobilizing all the research forces in the field of forage grass and under the leadership of China Agricultural University, Lanzhou University, and Sichuan Academy of Grassland Sciences with the support of other related universities and research institutes. China is the largest forage consumption country in the world. Every year, more than 2 billion herbivorous livestock need more than 350 million tons of forage but the supply each year is only 250 million tons. With the policy and financial support of the Central Government, the forage industry in China has been developed rapidly, great progress has been made in the science and technology in forage production, processing, and utilization, and its influence has been increased in the world." -- Back cover

1. The history of forage industry development in China -- 2. Development of forage industry in China --3. Research status of forage seed industry in China -- 4. Research progress of forage grass cultivation -- 5. Advances in grass and forage processing and production in China -- 6. Assessment of forage safety and quality -- 7. The status of the forage utilization industry in China -- 8. Research progress of new forage and woody forage -- 9. Research progress of integrated ecological cycle models of forage planting and livestock breeding -- 10. Research progress of forage machinery in China -- 11. Laws and regulations on forage in China.