Beneficial and unsafe plant species within selected grazing areas in Bomet County: HABITAT Project – Harnessing Pasture Biodiversity and Productivity
Why a high number of different plant species is vital for fodder Grazing areas with a high variety of fodder plants can improve forage yield, and different plants provide different levels of nutrients to livestock at various stages during their growth cycles. In addition, a high diversity of plants...
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| Format: | Brochure |
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International Livestock Research Institute
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169690 |
| Summary: | Why a high number of different plant species is vital for fodder Grazing areas with a high variety of fodder plants can improve forage yield, and different plants provide different levels of nutrients to livestock at various stages during their growth cycles. In addition, a high diversity of plants can protect natural habitats and pastures from the invasion of weeds and invasive plant species. And the more different plants occur in a given area, the more the likelihood of improving soil fertility and reducing the need for use of fertilizers or pesticides |
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