Abstract
Dual-purpose wheats are now an established part of the feed base on many mixed-farms in southern NSW. However agronomic practices can vary and it is unknown whether row spacing will impact the availability of forage for grazing by sheep. Intake has been shown to be affected by a range of factors including tiller length, pasture height, sward density and pasture mass (Allden and Whittaker 1970; Black and Kenney 1984). This study sought to describe the differences in sward structure of grazed wheat swards at two different row spacings in terms of mean height, row height and bulk density and compare this to an annual ryegrass pasture presented as a continuous pasture.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 978-979 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 22nd International Grasslands Congress - Sydney, Australia Duration: 15 Sept 2013 → 19 Sept 2013 http://www.internationalgrasslands.org/files/igc/publications/2013/proceedings-22nd-igc.pdf (Conference proceedings) |
Conference
Conference | 22nd International Grasslands Congress |
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Abbreviated title | Revitalising Grasslands to Sustain our Communities |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Sydney |
Period | 15/09/13 → 19/09/13 |
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