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The influence of feedback on hay pastures
Author
Rethman, N.F.G.
Beukes, B.H.
Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1977
Body

The feeding of hay to sheep or cattle on an Eragrostis curvula pasture during the winter months has a most beneficial effect on the response of the pasture to fertilization in subsequent seasons. Low rates of feedback (10 t/ha) had an effect for two seasons whilst the effect of 30 t/ha lasted for at least three seasons and was much greater. Unfortunately the latter treatment resulted in bare areas in the pasture during the following season.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa