ABSTRACT
The Setaria grass is also called “golden Timothy.” The name is derived from the Latin word seta, meaning “bristle” or “hair,” which refers to the bristly spikelets. This grass has a wide range of adaptability; it is more superior to other lines in quality and green fodder production. This grass requires minimum management for its growth. The Setaria grass is native of tropical and subtropical Africa. The first cut can be taken after sowing or planting of 9-10 months. The subsequent cuts can be taken after every 5-8 weeks depending on the season and growth of the grass. The green herbage yield varies 400-700 q/ha. The herbage yield obtained less in summer compare to rainy season. The crude protein of Setaria anceps varies between 4.8% and 18.4%. Seed is produced over much of the growing season, with good commercial yields usually of 100 kg/ha.
