SOME EFFECTS OF WINTER GRAZING MANAGEMENT ON WINTER AND SUBSEQUENT SPRING PRODUCTIVITY OF A RYEGRASS-WHITE CLOVER PASTURE

Abstract

THE NEED for greater efficiency in pasture utilization is becoming more marked as stock numbers rise. In Southland, much of the increase is arising from higher stock concentrations and rates of almost 10 sheep per acre are known (Lawlor, 1970), although the average is considerably lower.