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Optimal grazing management to achieve high yields and utilisation of dryland lucerne
(NZ Grassland Association, 2016)
The pre- and post-grazing dry matter yields from six individual paddocks in a grazed lucerne rotation were compared at Ashley Dene, Lincoln University, over 5 years. The mean annual yield was ~12 000 kg DM/ha and unaffected ...
Water extraction and use of seedling and established dryland lucerne crops
(Lincoln University, 2014)
The main aim of this research was to refine best management practices for dryland lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) crops in relation to crop water extraction. To do this, dryland lucerne was established at Lincoln University, ...
Growth of lucerne following defoliation
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1970)
In a simulated sward of Wairau lucerne cut at an immature stage
of growth to leave a stubble of 10-11 cm, removal of all or
one-half the residual leaf area resulted in an initial decline
of root weight and low or negative ...
Simulated grazing of lucerne
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1972)
Over recent years, there has been a considerable increase in the area of lucerne grown in New Zealand, particularly that used for grazing. The total for conservation and grazing increased from 19,000 ha in 1947 to about ...
The place of lucerne in dry-land farming
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1962)
Lucerne as a dry-land fodder plant is centuries old. It is used in
most lands subject to dry summer conditions. Its deep rooting
characteristic, its winter dormancy, and its rapid growth in high
temperatures fit it for ...
Role of mixed herb leys in New Zealand organic cropping systems
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Above ground dry matter production, sward composition, and herbage mineral levels were measured from three ley mixtures sown on a Wakanui silt loam, Lincoln College, Canterbury. Additionally soil fertility (exchangeable ...
Growth of lucerne
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1968)
There can be few other forage plants which have stimulated
a greater volume of research work than lucerne.
Although part of the reason for this sustained interest
may be its great antiquity as a fodder plant, for ...
Effect of cool season grazing on lucerne production and aphid populations
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1979)
In a P-year Wairau lucerne trial, plots were grazed on a 3- or 6-
weekly rotation; Half of each plot was hard grazed in June to control
overwintering aphids. In the second year a spring/autumn spraying
was applied.
June ...
Sociability of four clover species with cocksfoot during pasture establishment
(Lincoln University, 2002)
The establishment phase of six pastures was studied over a seven-month period. Four
clover species plus cocksfoot were compared with white clover/ryegrass and lucerne
pastures. All six pastures were sown into a cultivated ...
Protein and carbohydrate composition of lucerne grown in Canterbury
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1970)
Carbohydrate fractions and total nitrogen were measured in
leaves and stems of Wairau lucerne grown in Canterbury.
Leaves had lower levels of total soluble carbohydrate (3-5%),
cellulose (8-10%) and lignin (2-4%), and ...