Publication Date
1997
Description
An on-farm pilot project was initiated in the Andean piedmont of the Amazon basin in Caquetá, Colombia to determine the contribution of the forage peanut Arachis pintoi (CIAT 17434) introduced in degraded pastures to animal production and soil improvement. Early results show that milk production in dual purpose cattle farms can be increased by 20% with A. pintoi-based pastures. However, to enhance adoption of the legume by farmers there is a need to make adjustments on pasture management and assure supply of high quality seed in the region.
Citation
Lascano, C E.; Ruiz, G A.; Valasquez, J; and Rozo, J, "Validation of Arachis pintoi as a Forage Legume in Commercial Dual Purpose Cattle Farms in Forest Margins of Colombia" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session24/12
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Validation of Arachis pintoi as a Forage Legume in Commercial Dual Purpose Cattle Farms in Forest Margins of Colombia
An on-farm pilot project was initiated in the Andean piedmont of the Amazon basin in Caquetá, Colombia to determine the contribution of the forage peanut Arachis pintoi (CIAT 17434) introduced in degraded pastures to animal production and soil improvement. Early results show that milk production in dual purpose cattle farms can be increased by 20% with A. pintoi-based pastures. However, to enhance adoption of the legume by farmers there is a need to make adjustments on pasture management and assure supply of high quality seed in the region.
