Measurement techniques and yield estimates of fodder beet in Canterbury and Southland

Authors

  • H.G. Judson
  • S. Mckenzie
  • S. Robinson
  • A. Nicholls
  • A.J.E. Moorhead

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https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.2016.78.502

Abstract

A survey of commercial fodder beet crops across Canterbury and Southland was undertaken to determine average yields and to provide some basic information on commercial crops. Commercial yields were approximately 19 t DM/ha but higher yields (34 t DM/ha) were achievable. Dry matter content (DM%) of bulbs was higher for lighter than for heavier bulbs. Variation in DM% between bulbs was greater than the variation between parts (inner and outer fractions) of the bulb suggesting a rapid method of sampling multiple bulbs may lead to increases in accuracy of DM% assessment. A rapid coring method was tested. Keywords: fodder beet, yield, survey, dry matter yield

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Published

2016-01-01

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Judson, H., Mckenzie, S., Robinson, S., Nicholls, A., & Moorhead, A. (2016). Measurement techniques and yield estimates of fodder beet in Canterbury and Southland. Journal of New Zealand Grasslands, 78, 177–180. https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.2016.78.502

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