Offered Papers Theme B: Grassland and the Environment
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Dairy production systems in the high altitude Andean region of Colombia (>2.600 m.a.s.l.) use large amounts of nitrogen (N) fertilisation. Due to the inefficient use of N by the grass, it contaminates surface and ground water resulting in the eutrophication of lakes and rivers. It contributes to increased atmospheric NOx, greenhouse gas and acid rain. Therefore, the effect of different species of grasses mixed with Lotus corniculatuson N soil balance was evaluated.
Citation
Cárdenas, E. and Panizzo, L., "Sustainable Pastures for the High Altitude Andean Tropics of Colombia" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 124.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeB/124)
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Sustainable Pastures for the High Altitude Andean Tropics of Colombia
Dublin Ireland
Dairy production systems in the high altitude Andean region of Colombia (>2.600 m.a.s.l.) use large amounts of nitrogen (N) fertilisation. Due to the inefficient use of N by the grass, it contaminates surface and ground water resulting in the eutrophication of lakes and rivers. It contributes to increased atmospheric NOx, greenhouse gas and acid rain. Therefore, the effect of different species of grasses mixed with Lotus corniculatuson N soil balance was evaluated.
