In the paddock
Principles of Pasture Growth
Key points
- Ryegrass/white clover pastures are productive and tough
- Optimum growing temperature ranges are 15–20 deg C for ryegrass and 20–25 deg C for white clover
- Large regional differences in total pasture production are mainly due to climate
- Seasonal growth patterns vary little between regions, with a peak in spring/summer
- Optimum pasture growth occurs at pasture masses of 1000–2250 kg DM/ha
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Created: 04 May 2007, Modified: 04 May 2007