New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research abstracts
Whole-farm management of grazing systems based on native and introduced
species
P. SIMPSON
C. LANGFORD
NSW Agriculture
P.O. Box 389
Goulburn, NSW 2580, Australia
Abstract For whole-farm management, there is a wide range of
development and management options. Recognising and understanding the role of
pasture species, soil types, farm physical environment, livestock enterprise
needs, and farm goals are essential ingredients for successful whole-farm
management. The more variable the environment, soil types, and topography then
the more important pasture diversity becomes. The adoption of non-destructive
pasture development and management strategies, especially for the undulating to
steeper areas on acid soils with west- or north-facing slopes, are crucial.
Pastures are classified into five types depending on the species present. The
management implications of the relationship between pasture type, soil
characteristics, and slope are discussed together with the suitability of the
pasture types for different livestock performance levels. The importance of
these factors for whole-farm management is also discussed.
Keywords whole-farm management; native species; pastures;
grazing systems
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 1996, Vol. 39: 601-609
0028-8233/96/3904-0601 $2.50/0 (c) The Royal Society of New Zealand
1996
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