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THE USE OF THE FORAGE HARVESTER IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROUGH GRAZING
Author(s) -
Chippindale H. G.,
Davies T. H.
Publication year - 1962
Publication title -
grass and forage science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.716
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1365-2494
pISSN - 0142-5242
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2494.1962.tb00316.x
Subject(s) - grazing , forage , seeding , agronomy , environmental science , grassland , agroforestry , biology
Considerable improvement has been achieved in rough grazings by fairly frequent close mowing with the forage harvester or flail mower, particularly when combined with manuring and surface seeding. The implement has proved capable of tackling very tough vegetation and converting it into grazing swards of fair value and good botanical composition. Undesirable species have been largely eliminated by treatment over two growing seasons. The method is believed to compare favourably in cost with sward renovation by cultivation or by herbicides.