Publication Date
1993
Description
An applied research programme which involved farmers in a continuum of trials measuring pasture, soil and milk responses to the application of nitrogen fertiliser to tropical grasses is described. Pasture responses were consistent across farms, grass species and, within limits, rainfall zones and soil types. Soil pH declined by 0.03 lo 0.2 units each year. Additional milk production ranged from 4 to 14 I/kg nitrogen, the response being greater at lower levels of application. Results from farm and research station experiments were consistent. The high adoption rate, reaching 68% in 6 years, was ' attributed to the integration of farm trials in the research programme.
Citation
Cowan, R T.; Davison, T M.; Lowe, K F.; Reason, G K.; and Chopping, G D., "Integrating Pasture Technology Research with Farm Management" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 23.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session37/23
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Integrating Pasture Technology Research with Farm Management
An applied research programme which involved farmers in a continuum of trials measuring pasture, soil and milk responses to the application of nitrogen fertiliser to tropical grasses is described. Pasture responses were consistent across farms, grass species and, within limits, rainfall zones and soil types. Soil pH declined by 0.03 lo 0.2 units each year. Additional milk production ranged from 4 to 14 I/kg nitrogen, the response being greater at lower levels of application. Results from farm and research station experiments were consistent. The high adoption rate, reaching 68% in 6 years, was ' attributed to the integration of farm trials in the research programme.
