Forage products
CPC v2.1 Code: 0191
About forage products
cpc code 0191 covers the production and harvesting of forage products, which are an essential component of the agricultural and livestock industries. Forage crops, such as hay, silage, and pasture grasses, provide the primary source of nutrition for livestock, including cattle, sheep, and horses. The forage industry plays a crucial role in supporting the broader agricultural economy by supplying the feed necessary for the production of meat, dairy, and other animal-based products.
Production process
The production of forage products typically involves a multi-step process. Farmers and ranchers first cultivate and grow the forage crops, which may include grasses, legumes, or a combination of both. These crops are then harvested, often through mowing, baling, or ensiling, to preserve the nutritional value and make them suitable for storage and transportation. The harvested forage may undergo further processing, such as drying, chopping, or compacting, to optimize its quality and ease of handling.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the forage products industry include land, seeds or seedlings, agricultural machinery (e.g., mowers, balers, harvesters), and labor. Farmers may also utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation systems to ensure the optimal growth and yield of their forage crops. Additionally, storage facilities, such as barns or silos, are necessary to preserve the harvested forage for later use.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the forage products industry are the various types of forage, including hay, silage, and pasture grasses. These outputs are then consumed by 0241 Cattle Ranching and Farming, 0251 Dairy Cattle Farming, and 0279 Other Animal Production industries, which use the forage as a key source of nutrition for their livestock.
Family tree for forage products
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/019'>019: Forage products; fibre crops; plants used in perfumery, pharmacy, or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes; beet, forage plant and flower seeds; natural rubber; living plants, cut flowers and flower buds; unmanufactured tobacco; other raw vegetable materials</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0191'>0191: Forage products</a>"]
C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0192'>0192: Fibre crops</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0193'>0193: Plants and parts of plants used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy, or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0194'>0194: Beet seeds (excluding sugar beet seeds) and seeds of forage plants</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0195'>0195: Natural rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0196'>0196: Living plants; cut flowers and flower buds; flower seeds</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0197'>0197: Unmanufactured tobacco</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0199'>0199: Other raw vegetable materials, n.e.c.</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01911'>01911: Maize for forage and silage</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01912'>01912: Alfalfa for forage and silage</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01913'>01913: Cereal straw, husks, unprepared, ground, pressed, or in the form of pellets</a>"]
D --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01919'>01919: Forage products, n.e.c.</a>"]
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