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High-biomass pasture that animals digest easily A field-ready forage solution that can be packaged into livestock productivity projects, fodder banks, and youth/women economic activities (seedling production, hay making, feed supply).
Better grass. Better livestock. Urochloa cultivars help achieve goals related to poverty reduction, nutrition and climate resilience. High‑yielding grasses like Basilisk, MG‑4, Piatá and Xaraes increase livestock productivity and incomes for smallholder farmers. They thrive on poor soils and in dry conditions, supporting sustainable agriculture. Their high protein and digestibility improve milk and meat supplies. Thick pastures reduce erosion and restore soil health. Women benefit from reduced time spent searching for forage and from opportunities in hay and seed enterprises. Development programmes should support community seed multiplication, demonstration plots, training on sowing and weed control, and market linkages.
High-biomass, drought-tolerant forage for reliable feed all year Seasonal feed shortages and climate variability limit livestock productivity in smallholder systems. Megathyrsus maximus cultivars (Mombasa, Tanzania, Massai) offer a high-yielding (10–20 t DM/ha/year), drought-tolerant forage with good nutritional quality, ensuring reliable year-round feed supply. Their deep root systems also improve soil structure and reduce erosion, supporting more resilient and sustainable livestock production.