It is well documented that global warming is unequivocal. Dairy production systems are
considered as important sources of greenhouse gas emissions; however, little is known …

The three cool-season perennial forage grasses cocksfoot/orchardgrass, Dactylis glomerata
L., tall fescue, Festuca arundinacea Schreb. syn. Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh …

Australian farming systems have an enduring history of crop–livestock integration which
emerged in the face of high climate variability, infertile soils and variable landscapes. Ley …

Abstract Context Yield gap (Yg) analyses using farmer-reported yield and management data
have been performed for a number of annual grain crops, but it lacks for perennial forages …

The amounts of foliage nitrogen (N) fixed by various annual and perennial legumes growing
in Australian pastures range from< 10 to> 250 kg N/ha. year. Differences in N2 fixation result …

Individually summer active herbs such as plantain, chicory and red clover are known to
enhance lamb production. However, there is sparse information available when these are …

An increase in solid waste production may affect sustainable solid waste handling practices
such as indirect disposal and sanitary landfilling. The objective of this study was to explore …

Dual-purpose cereals have been important for increasing the flexibility and profitability of
mixed farming enterprises in southern Australia, providing winter feed when pasture dry …

Argentina grows the second‐largest area of lucerne in the world. Despite its importance, a
yield gap exists between potential and measured yields, but factors contributing to it are still …

An important goal in dairy systems is to increase production while achieving environmental
targets associated with lower nitrate leaching from soils. One approach is to identify forages …