Publication Date
1985
Description
Forage in humid tropical Asia consists of natural pasture, crop residues, shrub and tree leaves. Reserch has shown that the yield and quality of such forage can be increased and performance of the livestock utilizing such forage can be improved. Grassland farming contributes to the feed supply for livestock, to conservation, and is one component of an integration, which may increase economic returns and maintain the ecological balance of the region. Future research emphases on companion cropping, three strata forage, development of tidal flooding areas, agroforestry, carbon/nitrogen cyling, pasture persistency, seed production, post harvest, forage utilization and farming modelling are suggested to increase the affectiveness and efficiency of grassland farming.
Citation
Nitis, I M., "Present State of Grassland Production and Utilization and Future Perspectives for Grassland Farming in Humid Tropical Asia" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 5.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/openingspeeches/5)
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Present State of Grassland Production and Utilization and Future Perspectives for Grassland Farming in Humid Tropical Asia
Forage in humid tropical Asia consists of natural pasture, crop residues, shrub and tree leaves. Reserch has shown that the yield and quality of such forage can be increased and performance of the livestock utilizing such forage can be improved. Grassland farming contributes to the feed supply for livestock, to conservation, and is one component of an integration, which may increase economic returns and maintain the ecological balance of the region. Future research emphases on companion cropping, three strata forage, development of tidal flooding areas, agroforestry, carbon/nitrogen cyling, pasture persistency, seed production, post harvest, forage utilization and farming modelling are suggested to increase the affectiveness and efficiency of grassland farming.
