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Effect of nitrogen fertiliser applications on botanical composition
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 12:07 authored by Lydia Turner, Donaghy, DJ, Pembleton, KG, Richard RawnsleyRichard RawnsleyThe diminishing returns associated with nitrogen (N) fertiliser use over time are well recognised, as are the detrimental effect to the environment of excess N fertiliser use (Eckard 1998). However, many Tasmanian dairy farmers apply continually high rates of N fertiliser (e.g. in excess of 500 kg/ha annually) to minimise risk associated with variable pasture dry matter (DM) yields, and this often occurs at the expense of white clover populations within the pasture (Frame 1990; Frame et al. 1998). The responses of botanical composition and perennial ryegrass DM yields to N fertiliser application rate were investigated in the current field plot study, to provide further information for farmers about the production-related effects of their N use.
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Publication title
Proceedings of the 22nd International Grasslands Congress: Revitalising Grasslands to Sustain our CommunitiesEditors
DL Michalk, GD Millar, WB Badgery, KM BroadfootPagination
1513-1514ISBN
978-1-74256-543-9Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
New South Wales Department of Primary IndustryPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
22nd International Grasslands CongressEvent Venue
Sydney, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-09-15Date of Event (End Date)
2013-09-19Rights statement
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