A dramatic change in agricultural crops is needed in order to keep pace with the demands of
an increasing human population, exponential need for renewable fuels, and uncertain …

Sward structure affects herbage growth, pasture species dynamics, and herbage utilization.
Defoliation management has a major impact on sward structure. In particular, tiller size-tiller …

Forages can provide a complete diet for ruminant animals, increasing the sustainability of
beef production systems worldwide while reducing competition with humans for agricultural …

Understanding the importance of grassland management is crucial for predicting the effects
on forage production, pasture and ecosystem stability. Studies about the impact of grassland …

In many south-eastern Australian dairying regions, supraoptimal ambient temperatures (Ta>
30° C) often challenge the perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)-dominated feed-base …

For Australian and New Zealand dairy farms, the primary source of home-grown feed comes
from grazed perennial pastures. The high utilisation of perennial pasture is a key factor in …

Monocultures of thirteen perennial C3 grass species that co‐occur in temperate semi‐
natural grassland communities in Europe were compared in a factorial field design of two …

Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) has recently been thrust into the limelight as a potential
tool for mitigating nitrogen losses from the New Zealand pastoral environment. It is claimed …

This review provides an updated perspective on the effect of agronomic management and
weather conditions on biological pathways in the organs of plants used for herbage seed …

There is increased demand for dairy products worldwide, which is coupled with the
realization that consumers want dairy products that are produced in a sustainable and …