Pennisetum purpureum Schumach. was identified as a suitable fodder grass for the region, Clitoria ternatea L. as a suitable herbaceous legume and Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit and Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp. as suitable fodder shrubs. Forage productions systems were developed using these species and were promoted in smallholder dairy farms in the region. Adoption of the forage production systems was not high. Farmers tended to modify the research recommendations for production of the forages to suit their farming systems and practices. Availability of planting materials, extension methodology and institutional support appeared critical to dissemination and adoption of the forages.