Integration of prices and pastures for hay and grazing
When combining pine and cattle production on improved pastures, grazing may have to be delayed for several years until trees are large enough to resist injury. During this period forage would be lost unless harvested for hay. This study in South Georgia, USA, examined hay production during the first 3 years, cattle production during the next 3 years, and effects of this management system on survival and growth of slash pine (Pinus elliottii) planted in widely-spaced rows within pastures recently sprigged or seeded with Coastal bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) or Pensacola bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum). Wide-row spacings permitted haying operations, but tree rows and turning areas removed 5 to 8 percent of the area from production. Hay yields and liveweight gains by yearling cattle were near normal for this locale. Slash pine planted in these fertilized pastures survived well and grew rapidly. After 6 years, 83 percent of the trees survived and averaged 6.5 m in height and 13.2 cm in diameter. Cattle killed a few trees by rubbing during the 4th year. Wide-row spacing of pines permits harvesting forage for hay while waiting for the trees to become large enough to permit grazing. This approach to agroforestry produces annual returns to the landowner while awaiting maturity of the pines
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| Format: | biblioteca |
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1984
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| Subjects: | SISTEMAS SILVOPASTORILES, PINUS, GANADO BOVINO, HENO, ALIMENTACION DE LOS ANIMALES, ARBOLES MADERABLES, ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA, |
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