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The implications, with respect to production and nutritional value, of different stages of harvesting eragrostis curvula hay
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

A small plot cutting trial conducted over a five year period has demonstrated that dry matter production and crude protein content are negatively related when different frequencies of defoliation are applied. Frequent harvesting at a leafy stage produced the most economical ?usable protein? but had a detrimental effect on subsequent production.

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