The yield, botanical composition and quality of forage as influenced by chemical fertilizers.

• Main Author: Hew, Ewan. G.
• Other Authors: Steppler, H. (Supervisor)
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: McGill University 1964
• Subjects: Agronomy.
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=115533

In a report presented by Frens (1955) it was pointed out that, apart from some exceptional cases, an extension of the present grassland area could not be advocated in a great number of countries. Consequently, efforts will have to be concentrated on intensifying the production of the existing grassland area or improving the quality of grass. It was stressed that at the same time the best possible management practices would be required. On the basis of the 1951 census, Raymond (1958) in a bulletin on pastures for Quebec showed improved pastures in the province as having a carrying capacity of 1.6 acres per animal unit whereas when the total area - 4,768,313 acres - is considered, a carrying capacity of almost exactly 3 acres per animal unit is obtained.