Plenary, Keynote, and Summary Papers
Description
It is often overlooked that the world’s largest agricultural land use by far is grassland, where these are mostly grazed by livestock, either domesticated or wild animals. Native grasslands are referred to as savanna (in Africa), steppe (in sub- Artic Eurasia), prairie (in North America), or pampas (in South America). Grasslands contribute to the livelihoods of more than 800 million people (FAO 2000). Native grasslands are maintained by restricted rainfall that reduces the opportunity for succession by forest. Grasslands are not only food for livestock, but also provide a habitat for wildlife, prevent soil erosion, support pollinators, and capture carbon which can then be sequestered into the soil through composting of leaf litter.
Citation
Caradus, John, "Forage Production and Utilisation: Forage Production for Improved On-Farm Wealth and Wellness" (2021). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/24/Keynotes/3
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Forage Production and Utilisation: Forage Production for Improved On-Farm Wealth and Wellness
It is often overlooked that the world’s largest agricultural land use by far is grassland, where these are mostly grazed by livestock, either domesticated or wild animals. Native grasslands are referred to as savanna (in Africa), steppe (in sub- Artic Eurasia), prairie (in North America), or pampas (in South America). Grasslands contribute to the livelihoods of more than 800 million people (FAO 2000). Native grasslands are maintained by restricted rainfall that reduces the opportunity for succession by forest. Grasslands are not only food for livestock, but also provide a habitat for wildlife, prevent soil erosion, support pollinators, and capture carbon which can then be sequestered into the soil through composting of leaf litter.
