Publication Date
1997
Description
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of deferred grazing strategies on phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) composition in both new and established pastures in temperate Australia. The experiment was conducted over three years at three sites; two in southern Victoria and one in northern Victoria. Relative to the control of continuous grazing all treatments maintained phalaris composition. At two sites winter deferment of grazing increased phalaris composition. It is concluded that deferred grazing of phalaris over the autumn, winter and spring will increase phalaris composition. The critical length of the grazing deferment and timing requires further investigation.
Citation
Avery, A L. and Graham, J F., "The Effect of Seasonal Deferred Grazing on Phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) in Temperate Australia" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 27.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session29/27
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The Effect of Seasonal Deferred Grazing on Phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) in Temperate Australia
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of deferred grazing strategies on phalaris (Phalaris aquatica) composition in both new and established pastures in temperate Australia. The experiment was conducted over three years at three sites; two in southern Victoria and one in northern Victoria. Relative to the control of continuous grazing all treatments maintained phalaris composition. At two sites winter deferment of grazing increased phalaris composition. It is concluded that deferred grazing of phalaris over the autumn, winter and spring will increase phalaris composition. The critical length of the grazing deferment and timing requires further investigation.
