Grass is a complex crop and its value for agriculture must be assessed in terms of the
quantity and quality of downstream livestock products (milk, meat and wool). In addition to …

Pasture based on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens
L.) is the foundation for production and profit in the Australasian pastoral sectors. The …

In terms of harvested dry matter yield, the genetic improvement of forage crops appears to
be progressing more slowly than with grain crops. On average, the rate of genetic gain in …

Animal production is a fundamental component of the food supply chain, and with an
increasing global population production levels are set to increase. Ruminant animals in …

The livestock agriculture of temperate grasslands is a major provider of meat and milk to the
world. These areas also deliver important ecosystem services and are central to tourism …

Breeding of temperate forage grasses is aimed at improving the economic and
environmental sustainability of production from cattle and sheep. The primary objective is to …

Failure over the past two to three decades to implement industry-led, systematic forage
evaluation systems that translate forage performance data to animal production and …

Animal performance may depend heavily upon the true feeding value of a forage grass that
can be expressed as the nutrients used per unit of time. Breeding of forage grasses to …

This document provides insight and information related to grassland species and fodder
crops. It discusses the value and roles of forages and grassland species for food security …

Pastoral‐based animal production systems are under increasing pressure to provide the
high quantity and quality of feed needed for optimal ruminant performance. The capacity of …