Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
Artificial improved pastures have been developed rapidly since 1979 in all regions of China. There were totally about 860,000 hectares (ha) in 1980, and the estimated area in 1985 is 6,660,000 ha. The expected acreage will be 33,330,000 ha fifteen years later, i.e. in the year of 2000. Certain portions of these pastures were established by means of aerial seeding. It amounted 430,000 ha over 120 counties in 22 provinces between year 1979-1984. The prospect of this aerial seeding seems promising in the sparsely populated North-western and South-western vast areas as well as in the hilly regions of central China. However, the quality of grass seeds and also the most suitable time for seeding should be emphasized. The investigations in last few years proved it was successful both from their ecological and economical benefits as ruminant livestock production would be soon improved in this country.
Citation
Wenhui, Huang and Huilan, Li, "Pasture Improvement by Aerial Seeding in China" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 65.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses6/65)
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Pasture Improvement by Aerial Seeding in China
Kyoto Japan
Artificial improved pastures have been developed rapidly since 1979 in all regions of China. There were totally about 860,000 hectares (ha) in 1980, and the estimated area in 1985 is 6,660,000 ha. The expected acreage will be 33,330,000 ha fifteen years later, i.e. in the year of 2000. Certain portions of these pastures were established by means of aerial seeding. It amounted 430,000 ha over 120 counties in 22 provinces between year 1979-1984. The prospect of this aerial seeding seems promising in the sparsely populated North-western and South-western vast areas as well as in the hilly regions of central China. However, the quality of grass seeds and also the most suitable time for seeding should be emphasized. The investigations in last few years proved it was successful both from their ecological and economical benefits as ruminant livestock production would be soon improved in this country.
