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Co 4/Cumbu Napier hybrid grass is a perennial green fodder. It possesses more tillers or branches per plant, more leaves than Napier grass, soft, juicy stem, free from pest and diseases higher in fodder yield and quality. Plough 2-3 times to obtain a good tilth and form ridges and furrows, the spacing recommended and adopted for 50x60 cm. Irrigate through the furrows and plant one rooted slip/stem cutting per hill/one side of ridge. Immediately after planting, give life irrigation on the third day and thereafter once in 10 days. First harvest is to be done on 75-80 days after planting and subsequent harvests at intervals of 35-40 days. Farmers should take 4-5 years good yield and annually take 7-8 cuts are possible. Hand weeding is done whenever necessary. Yield range is 160 -180 tons/acre/year depending on condtion. It has been found to increase milk yield by almost 200-300 ml per Cow & Buffalo and Increase the body weight for Goat and Sheep. Good re-generation capacity & low leaf blade.