Abstract: I T is always a pleasant assignment for me to talk about pasture and grazing. It is an exceptionally happy event when the audience is international, because pasture is an international crop. Although we may associate the production of tea with China, dates with Arabia, and coffee with Brazil, nevertheless pasture is an important crop in these countries also. In New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, as well as in many other lands, pasture is the principal source of agricultural wealth. Not only is pasture of universal interest, but it is one of the world’s largest crops. The title of this talk is “Farming Range Pastures.” It was chosen because the basic principles of good farming apply to range pastures as much as to any other crop: good land management returns high yields and reduces soil erosion ; crops adapted to a climate produce higher returns; careful decisions about dates of harvesting ensure high quality crops; and reserves of moisture, fertility, and feed assure continuity of production. These are the principles which the title considers; these are the points I hope to develop as my talk progresses.
Publication Year: 1952
Publication Date: 1952-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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