1.8.1

Guidelines for tropical pasture management and grazing management (I)

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Introduction

3. The value of pasture

4. Pasture quality

5. Factors influencing pasture quality

6. Daily feed intake

7. Siting/locating pastures

8. Establishing pastures: Seedbed preparation

9. Establishing pastures: Seedbed preparation cont'd...

10. Establishing pastures: Seedbed preparation to fine tilth

11. Broadcasting grass seeds

12. Seeding perennial grass seeds

13. Bring the seeds in contact with soil moisture

14. First year after sowing

15. Weed control

16. Weed control cont'd...

17. Grazing management

18. Grazing management cont'd...

19. Fertilization

20. Selective grazing

21. Selective grazing Cont'd...

22. Selective grazing Cont'd...

23. Avoid over-grazing

24. Avoid over-grazing Cont'd...

25. Important note