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Phosphorus response and efficiency of 12 novel dryland legume species on an acid high country soil
(Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre, Massey University, 2012-02)
High country soils are typically acidic and have low fertility compared with intensive high fertility low land systems. Pasture legumes commonly used in New Zealand perform poorly in these environments. The optimum soil P ...
The fate of urine nitrogen: A grassland lysimeter study in Ireland
(Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre, 2014-02)
In grazed pasture systems, the nitrogen (N) contained in a cattle urine patch may be up to 1200 kg N ha⁻¹. The majority of this N is in excess of plant requirements and is vulnerable to environmental loss. In this study, ...
Impacts of phosphogypsum, soluble fertilizer and lime amendment of acid soils on the bioavailability of phosphorus and sulphur under lucerne (Medicago sativa)
(MDPI, 2020-07)
Legumes play critical dual roles in grazed grassland ecosystems; providing nitrogen inputs and high-quality feed for grazing livestock. However, many species fail to persist in acidic, low fertility soils. A glasshouse ...
Potential pasture nitrogen concentrations and uptake from autumn or spring applied cow urine and DCD under field conditions
(MDPI, 2016-06)
Nitrogen (N) cycling and losses in grazed grassland are strongly driven by urine N deposition by grazing ruminants. The objective of this study was to quantify pasture N concentrations, yield and N uptake following autumn ...
Potential profit gains from improving pasture productivity on New Zealand South Island high-country farms
(New Zealand Grassland Association, 2020-09-09)
Soil acidity combined with low levels of key nutrients on New Zealand hill-country farms are limiting factors for legume establishment/growth. However, legumes are a critical component of these farms as they provide nitrogen ...
Factors influencing fertiliser and lime decisions on South Island high- and hill-country farms
(New Zealand Grassland Association, 2020-09-09)
Highlights • Fertiliser and lime decisions by high-and hill-country farmers directly impact on their farm performance, but the factors influencing these decisions are not well understood. • Factors influencing South Island ...