Publication Date

1989

Location

Nice France

Description

Under Mediterranean climatic conditions and systems of Agriculture, cereals are important contributors to animal feed­ing. They are, in general more drought and cold resistant than forage legumes. Barley in particular is a very important forage crop because of its reliability and versatility. As interest in live­stock increases in this area, fodder production becomes more and more important. The limited rainfall makes it difficult to get away from cereals and they will, for a long time to come, continue to be a major source of grazing, freshly cut forage, hay, silage and grain-straw.

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Forage Production from Barley, Oats and Triticale Under Semi-Arid Conditions

Nice France

Under Mediterranean climatic conditions and systems of Agriculture, cereals are important contributors to animal feed­ing. They are, in general more drought and cold resistant than forage legumes. Barley in particular is a very important forage crop because of its reliability and versatility. As interest in live­stock increases in this area, fodder production becomes more and more important. The limited rainfall makes it difficult to get away from cereals and they will, for a long time to come, continue to be a major source of grazing, freshly cut forage, hay, silage and grain-straw.