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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 ...
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 ...
Fertility requirements of pastures and their diagnosis
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1961)
The basic aim in an efficient system of pastoral farming must
be the highest possible sustained yields of animal products consistent
with the maintenance and improvement of soil fertility.
This involves the maximum ...
Trace element problems in the Wairarapa
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1969)
The purpose of this paper is to outline briefly the problems
involving trace elements and to locate broadly the areas concerned
within the district. Several major elements will also be
discussed.
The problems appear ...
The Proceedings of the Lincoln College Farmers' Conference 1969
(Lincoln College (Lincoln, N.Z.)., 1969)
The Lincoln College Farmers’ Conference was an annual event held over a period of thirty six years from 1951 to 1986. It was a forum for farmers with participation in the early years by district nomination. The strength ...
Review (Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute) no. 9(1965)
(Lincoln College. Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute., 1965-09)
The Review of the Tussock Grasslands and Mountain Lands Institute was published from 1961 to 1988 with forty five issues produced in that period. The Review was designed to communicate with all farmers in the high and hill ...
The Proceedings of the Lincoln College Farmers' Conference 1968
(Lincoln College (Lincoln, N.Z.)., 1968)
The Lincoln College Farmers’ Conference was an annual event held over a period of thirty six years from 1951 to 1986. It was a forum for farmers with participation in the early years by district nomination. The strength ...
Progress in pasture plant physiology
(The New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 1967)
Some major achievements of pasture plant physiology are reviewed. Detailed study of growth patterns has provided an understanding of how grasses grow and how they persist in a grazed sward. Genetic variation for physiological ...
The use and application of ammonia fertilizer : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1968)
A review is made of the literature on the world use and crop response to major fertilizers in general and to nitrogenous fertilizers in particular.
The physical and chemical properties of ammonia and its behaviour in ...
Flowering and seed production in "Tama" Westerwolds ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. Westerwoldicum)
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
The production of seed in quality from a new herbage variety in the first step in making it available for use by farmers. This applies equally to “Tama” Westerworlds ryegrass, which is a new winter active annual variety ...