New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research abstracts

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Whole-farm management of grazing systems based on native and introduced species

P. SIMPSON
C. LANGFORD

NSW Agriculture
P.O. Box 389
Goulburn, NSW 2580, Australia

Abstract  For whole-farm management, there is a wide range of development and management options. Recognising and understanding the role of pasture species, soil types, farm physical environment, livestock enterprise needs, and farm goals are essential ingredients for successful whole-farm management. The more variable the environment, soil types, and topography then the more important pasture diversity becomes. The adoption of non-destructive pasture development and management strategies, especially for the undulating to steeper areas on acid soils with west- or north-facing slopes, are crucial. Pastures are classified into five types depending on the species present. The management implications of the relationship between pasture type, soil characteristics, and slope are discussed together with the suitability of the pasture types for different livestock performance levels. The importance of these factors for whole-farm management is also discussed.

Keywords  whole-farm management; native species; pastures; grazing systems

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 1996, Vol. 39: 601-609

0028-8233/96/3904-0601 $2.50/0 (c) The Royal Society of New Zealand 1996

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