Dryland pasture yields and botanical composition over 5 years under sheep grazing in Canterbury

A. Mills; M.C. Smith; R.J. Lucas; D.J. Moot

doi:10.33584/jnzg.2008.70.2722

Dryland pasture yields and botanical composition over 5 years under sheep grazing in Canterbury

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A. Mills
M.C. Smith
R.J. Lucas
D.J. Moot

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.2008.70.2722

Abstract

Annual dry matter (DM) production and botanical composition of six dryland pasture combinations, grown under sheep grazing at Lincoln University for 5 years, are presented. In 4 years, lucerne produced the highest DM yields (13.1-18.5 t/ha/yr) through higher daily growth rates, compared with grass based pastures, particularly during periods of water stress in summer and autumn.

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2008-01-01

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Volume 70, 2008, Blenheim

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