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Opportunity beckons for livestock production through pasture improvement at a landscape scale

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 17:26 authored by Rowan SmithRowan Smith, Stephen CorkreyStephen Corkrey, Webb, M, Gary MartinGary Martin, Brian FieldBrian Field
Anecdotal evidence has suggested a decline in the composition of Tasmanian pastures over the last few decades. A unique and expansive recent study has shown considerable evidence to support a generalisation that our pastures contain below optimum levels of desirable pasture species. This study has shown that annual rainfall and dominant soil order has no significant effect on the proportion of desirable pastures based on a characterisation of desirable pastures. There is currently an opportunity to improve the proportion of desirable species within pastures and with that increase productivity. We believe this study highlights the need for extension programs that focus on the importance of management when it comes to maintaining desirable botanical composition in pastures.

History

Publication title

Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc 2012

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

GSSA

Place of publication

Launceston, Tamania

Event title

53rd Annual Conference of the Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc 2012

Event Venue

Launceston, Tasmania

Date of Event (Start Date)

2012-07-25

Date of Event (End Date)

2012-07-27

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Sown pastures (excl. lucerne)

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