Soil Science And The National Grazing Strategy
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Soil Science And The National Grazing Strategy
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Author : Derek Michael Scotney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Soil Science And The National Grazing Strategy written by Derek Michael Scotney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Grazing categories.
Grazed Pastures And Surface Water Quality
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Author : Richard W. McDowell
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2008
Grazed Pastures And Surface Water Quality written by Richard W. McDowell and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Science categories.
This book covers the subject of grasslands used for grazing livestock. Grasslands can be split into improved and unimproved pastures (also a sub-set of rangelands). Land used for livestock industries occupy 70% agricultural land and about 40% of total land and produce 40% of agricultural gross domestic product (FAO, 2005; Steinfeld et al., 2006). Increasing populations and incomes, coupled with a change in diets and urbanisation in the developing world, is enhancing demand for pasture-based products (Devine, 2003; Schmidhuber and Shetty, 2005). For example, milk and meat production is predicted to double to just over 1 billion tonnes of milk and 465 million tonnes of meat by 2050 (Steinfeld et al., 2006). To meet these demands most effort will go into intensification of improved pastures, which translates into high stocking densities supported by large inputs of fertilisers, feed supplements and energy.
The Art And Science Of Grazing
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Author : Sarah Flack
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2016
The Art And Science Of Grazing written by Sarah Flack and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Nature categories.
Grazing management might seem simple: just put livestock in a pasture and let them eat their fill. However, as Sarah Flack explains in The Art and Science of Grazing, the pasture/livestock relationship is incredibly complex. If a farmer doesn't pay close attention to how the animals are grazing, the resulting poorly managed grazing system can be harmful to the health of the livestock, pasture plants, and soils. Well-managed pastures can instead create healthier animals, a diverse and resilient pasture ecosystem, and other benefits. Flack delves deeply below the surface of "let the cows eat grass," demonstrating that grazing management is a sophisticated science that requires mastery of plant and animal physiology, animal behavior, and ecology. She also shows readers that applying grazing management science on a working farm is an art form that calls on grass farmers to be careful observers, excellent planners and record-keepers, skillful interpreters of their observations, and creative troubleshooters. The Art and Science of Grazing will allow farmers to gain a solid understanding of the key principles of grazing management so they can both design and manage successful grazing systems. The book's unique approach presents information first from the perspective of pasture plants, and then from the livestock perspective--helping farmers understand both plant and animal needs before setting up a grazing system. This book is an essential guide for ruminant farmers who want to be able to create grazing systems that meet the needs of their livestock, pasture plants, soils, and the larger ecosystem. The book discusses all the practical details that are critical for sustained success: how to set up a new system or improve existing systems; acreage calculations; paddock layout; fence and drinking water access; lanes and other grazing infrastructure; managing livestock movement and flow; soil fertility; seeding and reseeding pastures; and more. The author includes descriptions of real grazing systems working well on dairy, beef, goat, and sheep farms in different regions of North America. The book covers pasture requirements specific to organic farming, but will be of use to both organic and non-organic farms.
Developing Strategies For Rangeland Management
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Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Developing Strategies for Rangeland Management
language : en
Publisher: Westview Press
Release Date : 1984-10-14
Developing Strategies For Rangeland Management written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Developing Strategies for Rangeland Management and has been published by Westview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-10-14 with Nature categories.
The findings and recommendations of the NAS committee in over eighty professional papers presented at workshops designed to assess various aspects of range management.
Environmental Impacts Of Pasture Based Farming
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Author : Richard W. McDowell
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2008
Environmental Impacts Of Pasture Based Farming written by Richard W. McDowell and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Grazing categories.
Focusing on the different types of grassland farming and their impact on the environment, this book addresses issues facing environmental quality, namely soil, water and air quality and socioeconomic impacts. It also offers a commentary on how the different pastoral sectors influence environmental issues.
Management Strategies For Sustainable Cattle Production In Southern Pastures
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Author : Monte Rouquette
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2019
Management Strategies For Sustainable Cattle Production In Southern Pastures written by Monte Rouquette and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Cattle categories.
Management Strategies for Sustainable Cattle Production in Southern Pastures is a practical resource for scientists, students, and stakeholders who want to understand the relationships between soil-plant interactions and pasture management strategies, and the resultant performance of cow-calf and stocker cattle. This book illustrates the importance of matching cattle breed types and plant hardiness zones to optimize cattle production from forages and pastures. It explains the biologic and economic implications of grazing management decisions made to improve sustainability of pastures and cattle production while being compliant with present and future environmental concerns and cattle welfare programs. --
Guide To Pasture Condition Scoring
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Author : Dennis Cosgrove
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Guide To Pasture Condition Scoring written by Dennis Cosgrove and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Government publications categories.
Livestock Grazing Strategies
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Author : Janet E. Dombrowski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Livestock Grazing Strategies written by Janet E. Dombrowski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Grazing categories.
Pastures In A Farming System
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Author : David Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: NSW Agriculture
Release Date : 2016-06-23
Pastures In A Farming System written by David Brouwer and has been published by NSW Agriculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This publication explains where pastures fit in a farming system for livestock, cropping and the environment. It’s a farming system that is as much about what farmers want for their family and their leisure time as it is about what animals they run or crops they grow. If you work your way through much of this book, you will realise that productive, sustainable and profitable pastures don’t just happen. They are the result of careful planning to ensure that all the factors that make up the system dovetail together. We need to see that the health, productivity and sustainability of pastures influences the whole farm. Here are just some of the ways pastures benefit the farm: · soil is protected by pastures. Poor soil cover leads to erosion and salinity · soil can be improved by pastures. Their root systems build up organic matter and bind soil particles together, improving structure · pastures recycle nutrients, and in the case of legumes, produce high levels of nutrients essential for animal growth and reproduction · they are the cheapest and most efficient way of getting animal production. To look at a farming system and think first about the pastures might seem strange, but they do need to be high on your list of ways of making your farm productive and sustainable.
The National Grazing Strategy
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Author : Kelson Gerald Temple Camp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
The National Grazing Strategy written by Kelson Gerald Temple Camp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Pastures categories.