Grazing management in drought prone regions
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Authors
Nieuwoudt, Tuane
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Publisher
Plaas Media
Abstract
Farmers, often described as
ecosystem managers, are
faced with the challenge of
balancing demand for forage
with supply. Coupled with the
ever-changing rainfall pattern,
this management practice requires
precision. Roughage forms the basis of
livestock production as it is the most
economical, efficient way of feeding. It
is the farmer’s duty to ensure that the
veld is in a productive, healthy state and
that it is sustainable. The implemented
grazing system should be veld and cattle
orientated.
Before grazing management can be
understood, the physiological response
of plants during drought must be
understood.
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Keywords
Grazing, Drought, Management, Livestock
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Nieuwoudt, T. 2019, 'Grazing management in drought prone regions', Stockfarm, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 38-39.