4). species for biofuel production (Rocha et al. Pennisetum purpureum (also called . 2010). This estimated to out yield a corn production field at 180 bu/acre by a considerable margin. This is based on a total harvest of 570 tons of fresh Napier Grass per hectare per year. Insurance price of 300 baht per tonne grass mixed with organic waste and manure or slurry preparation tank (Primary tank) and then sent to fermentation tanks. Moisture content is 75%; average dry matter is said to be 25%. First grass cutcan be made 90 days from plating and after first harvest subsequent cut every 45 to 60 days to the level of ground. High yields give it the potential to contribute alternative natural fibers for use in composite materials in the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. The ethanol yield per hectare was 9.0 and 12.8 cubic meters in the 2nd and 4th growing season, respectively. As such, this manuscript demonstrates that Napier grass cropped with low-input system is suitable for production of advanced ethanol fuel. Super Napier, a fodder plant from Thailand, well known for it’s exceptional properties of 1. Energy Crop Potential – The Thai government authorities confirm that yields of 140 tons of bone dry Napier Grass per hectare per year is very possible. Very high protein content of 17 to 18 percent 3. There are many cultivars of Napier grass. Napier or elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) was first introduced to Malaysia in the 1920s and several cultivars had been introduced since 1950s. The main reason is that the production cost per ton and the partial net returns to irrigation between the two irrigation rates were very close because the additional per hectare revenue in the 100% irrigated napier grass was basically negated by the additional irrigation application cost compared to the 50% irrigated napier grass. Napier grass is the most popular fodder used in dairy and feedlot production (Halim 2013). ... Its high biomass production has led to it being a candidate . Growing the Pakchong Hybrid Napier Grass. Cuttings should be 6-8 inches long and should have one or two joints. 2019). per year. Compared to Napier grass, Hybrid Napier produces numerous leaves. EXPERIMENTS ON THE YIELD OF NAPIER GRASS Napier grass, also known as Pennisetum purpureum, is widely planted throughout Malaysia.It is commonly used as forage to feed cattle, and has high productivity of up to 150 tonnes per hectare per year. The family of grasses to which . The high dry-matter yields of this grass (Orodho 2006, Cook et al. It has larger leaves, softer and less persistent hairs of leaf blades and sheaths and less sharp leaf edges. et al., Napier grass is robust, rhizomatous, tufted and has a vigorous root system, developing He said the ordinary napier grass yield is only about 360-400 tons per hectare. Very high yield 500 tons of biomass/ year in one hectareland 2. and hybrids) for livestock feed. Cenchrus purpureus) Seeds seeds Subject Category: Anatomical and Morphological Structures see more details are difficult to germinate but cuttings grow readily. NAPIER GRASS, A PASTURE AND FODDER CROP FOR HAWAII 11 S mature head of beef cattle per acre per year can be fattened on his Napier-grass pastures. Dr. Kiyothong added that using Pakchong 1, a dairy farmer can harvest about 500 tons of grass in one year per hectare of land. The stems are also less fibrous than Napier. Hybrid Napier is a perennial grass which can be retained on field for 2-3 years. 2005) make it enticing as a forage source in an island setting where land is a limiting factor. grass, king grass, Napier grass, or cane grass. In Cuba, Napier grass is reported to yield over 550 tons of green forage per hectare [2 1/2 acres roughly.-Ed.] Napier/elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus. Figure 1 shows the production of biogas power plants for the first full-sized 1 MW of demand by planting grass 800-1000 ha yield 35-40 tons per hectare per year. In contrast, the ordinary napier contains only about 8 to 12 percent crude protein at harvest time of 45 to 55 days. It also ... urea at 100 kg per hectare or manure after cutting is recommended. Compared with other pasture plants, it can readily be seen that Napier grass offers extremely good possibilities wherever it is well adapted (fig.