Sucking Pests of Forage Crops

In developing countries like India, livestock is a major source of additional income to the poor. India has the largest livestock population in the world. These livestock require regular feed which is often obtained through forage crops. The forage crops, especially the cultivated ones are susceptible to attack by multiple pests, which in turn reduces the food of the livestock, thereby causing an indirect loss to the farmers. This chapter discusses the various pests of forage crops, the nature of their damage and their management measures.