LUCERNE MANAGEMENT IN A HUMID TEMPERATE CLIMATE

Authors

  • G.S. Robinson
  • J.M. Abbott

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.1971.33.1302

Abstract

"Wairau" and "Chanticleer" lucernes were subjected to a series of different mowing and grazing treatments. The effects of these treatments were measured in subsequent spring cuts in terms of: (a) Total dry matter yields. (b) Dry matter yields of lucerne. (c) Dry matter yields of other species. Stem height and number were also examined. The experiment confirmed the importance of adequate spelling between successive grazings in the maintenance of a vigorous crop, capable of competing with invading grasses and weeds. There was no significant difference between the two varieties in the way they responded to the grazing treatments. It was clear that lucerne can be a valuable crop in the humid, temperate climate of the North Island.

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1971-01-01

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