Title: EFFECT OF SPACING AND MANAGEMENT REGIME ON LEUCAENA FODDER YIELD AND NUTRIENT REMOVAL IN ALLEY CROPPING SYSTEMS IN TANZANIA
Abstract: SUMMARY Fodder was harvested at an age of 10 years and 11 years. Fodder yields of Leucaena leucocephala varied between spacing for both years and between the two years (seasons). Average fodder yield was 5.64 t/ha/year. The yield was not significantly influenced by inter-cropping (management regime) or interaction between the components of the experiment (i.e. beans, maize and tree crop). Hedge row spacing did have a significant influence on yield. The amount of nutrients removed from the site through fodder harvest was high, resulting in high equivalent costs of replacing the lost nutrients. Due to the large amount of nutrients removed by fodder harvests, replacements are needed but costs are prohibitive. Manipulation of the system for optimum benefits and better nutrient conservation are recommended.
Publication Year: 1995
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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