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The comparative seasonal output of ultra-simple and general-purpose seeds mixtures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

G. Pearson Hughes
G. Pearson Hughes
Affiliation:
Grassland Research Station, Stratford-on-Avon
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A comparison is made of the herbage production and animal output, as measured by live-weight gain, of temporary pastures sown to ultra-simple seeds mixtures with those sown to a more complex generalpurpose mixture.

Herbage production was somewhat higher in the simple-mixture series on account of the inclusion of a lucerne-meadow fescue mixture. In total seasonal output, as reflected by live-weight gain of fattening stock, only small differences occurred.

It is suggested that the value of simple mixtures lies in their ability to provide seasonality of grazing and a more even output of animal products throughout the season. This is not always possible when, using general-purpose competitive mixtures.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 42 , Issue 4 , October 1952 , pp. 413 - 421
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1952

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