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1977
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Reported in this paper are results obtained from studies conducted into ownership and yield structures of alpine grassland as well as into correlations between stand, fertilization, yield, as well as nutrient and mineral levels in forage harvested from alpine pastures. An analysis of alpine grassland stands has shown that extremely valuable plant associations with comparatively high yields, in spite of high altitude, can be created by appropriate fertilization, utilization and resowing procedures. Alpine hay samples were tested for their nutrient and mineral levels, and all of them proved superior to samples taken of valley hay. A certain readjustment of conventional views appears to be desirable also in terms of cost, as suggested by the author's own costbenefit calculation. While the findings reported in this paper do, naturally, apply only to this clearly delimited area of study, they are sufficiently accurate for use as a reference basis for planning schemes in a larger context. It would be of greatest interest to compare results obtained on the same basis in different areas or countries. To work for that purpose is a fine challenge in the service of agriculture and national economy.
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Wohlfarter, R, "Structure, utilization, and efficient fertilization as well as establishment of pastures in the alpine regions of Austria" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 8.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess4/8)
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Structure, utilization, and efficient fertilization as well as establishment of pastures in the alpine regions of Austria
Reported in this paper are results obtained from studies conducted into ownership and yield structures of alpine grassland as well as into correlations between stand, fertilization, yield, as well as nutrient and mineral levels in forage harvested from alpine pastures. An analysis of alpine grassland stands has shown that extremely valuable plant associations with comparatively high yields, in spite of high altitude, can be created by appropriate fertilization, utilization and resowing procedures. Alpine hay samples were tested for their nutrient and mineral levels, and all of them proved superior to samples taken of valley hay. A certain readjustment of conventional views appears to be desirable also in terms of cost, as suggested by the author's own costbenefit calculation. While the findings reported in this paper do, naturally, apply only to this clearly delimited area of study, they are sufficiently accurate for use as a reference basis for planning schemes in a larger context. It would be of greatest interest to compare results obtained on the same basis in different areas or countries. To work for that purpose is a fine challenge in the service of agriculture and national economy.
