(1)berseem has potential for providing high quality forage and improving soil conditions as agreen manure crop because of its fast growth characteristics and capacity to fix nitrogen. (2)berseem appreciated as forage crop for its high protein(18 to 20 percent ondm), soft. Leaves, tenderstem, high leaf to stem ratio and rapid regrowth. (3)the merit of the crop lies in multicut nature (4-8 cuts), long duration of green fodder availability(november to april) high green fodder yield(85t/ha), good forage quality(20% crude protein), and digestibility (up to 65%)and high palatability. Bages 50 or 25