Types of Pests and Diseases, their Characteristics, and Symptoms Ryegrass, clover, and lucerne are examples of improved pasture species that are vulnerable to bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases. Viruses are incredibly tiny microbes. They lack cells and rely on...
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Pasture Management
Like raising young stock, new pastures require careful management in the first year of their establishment to ensure maximum ongoing performance. By knowing how to successfully manage pasture you will gain significant long-term benefits. Pasture renewal, particularly...
Pasture Forages
Plant Species Used for Pasture Forage General Overview Pastures are forage species that are cultivated for livestock feed. The species usually belong to either the grass, legume family or herbs. Pastures are grouped into: Perennial temperate grasses. Annual temperate...
Pasture Irrigation
Implementing an Irrigation System Water-Use Requirements of Pastures In South Africa, returns generated from animal production enterprises make pastures one of the highest values crops produced under irrigation. It is estimated that the total area utilised for...
Commercial Fertiliser Applications
Fertiliser Basics Proper fertilisation is important for crop yield and quality. For the greatest fertiliser nutrient use efficiency, it is important to select the right source, the right method, the right timing, and the right rate of application. The principles of...