Intercropping of Maize (Zea mays L.) and Legumes

Investigations were done to find out the Agro-qualitative response of forage maize (Zea mays L.),blended and intercropped with forage legumes.The experiment consisted of 10 treatments containing different combinations of maize with legumes i.e. sesbania and cluster bean.This study was focused to achieve high quantity and better quality of maize fodder.Aim of the study was to determine the more efficient method of sowing and to have a look on the most favorable combination of maize and legumes. The better sowing method and combination of legumes with non-legume fodder can provide the higher quantity and better quality of fodder to the dairy industry of Pakistan.Data on growth, yield and quality parameters was recorded by using standard procedures, statistically analyzed using Fishers analysis of variance technique and least significant difference (LSD) test at 5 % probability will be used to compare the treatment's means.Keeping in view the results of the present study, it was concluded that the good quantity and quality of forage maize (Zea mays L.) sown mixed with forage legumes can be obtained by interrow growing of maize and sesbania in 30 cm apart rows under Sahiwal conditions.