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Publication Date
1981
Description
The developments in practical livestock-forage systems research during this century are outlined, and present-day approaches are discussed. Some examples of production levels presently being obtained from research stations, top farmers, and average farmers in different regions of the world are presented. These indicate that production levels being obtained from livestockforage systems research remain appreciably higher than levels being obtained from the best farmers. Comments are made on the many different research techniques used to demonstrate these levels in both developed and developing countries. The value of this type of research to the farm adviser and farmer is also noted. Some results of beef-oriented systems research in New Zealand are then presented and used to outline future needs of livestock-forage systems research. The need for more hard, factual data on all aspects of livestock-forage systems for all regions is emphasized.
Citation
Brougham, R W., "Practical Livestock-Forage Systems: Model to Manager" (1981). IGC Proceedings (1981-2023). 6.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1981/plenary/6)
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Practical Livestock-Forage Systems: Model to Manager
The developments in practical livestock-forage systems research during this century are outlined, and present-day approaches are discussed. Some examples of production levels presently being obtained from research stations, top farmers, and average farmers in different regions of the world are presented. These indicate that production levels being obtained from livestockforage systems research remain appreciably higher than levels being obtained from the best farmers. Comments are made on the many different research techniques used to demonstrate these levels in both developed and developing countries. The value of this type of research to the farm adviser and farmer is also noted. Some results of beef-oriented systems research in New Zealand are then presented and used to outline future needs of livestock-forage systems research. The need for more hard, factual data on all aspects of livestock-forage systems for all regions is emphasized.
