Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association · 1985 · 12 citations · 0 references
AgriculturePasture ManagementFarm ManagementGrazing ManagementPasture EstablishmentAgricultural Production SystemsGrazing Management During EstablishmentPastoralismPasture ImprovementPasture UtilizationAccess To Grazing LandAgro-pastoral SystemsGrass SystemsPastoral Land UsePastoral ProductionPasture Vegetation ManagementSeasonal Pasture Use
This paper reviews the role Matua prairie grass can play on pastoral farms, and covers establishment and utilisation problems. A management package is presented based on recent practical experience. It is felt that finally, many years after its release, there is now a package which will enable most farmers to use Matua while avoiding the problems that have plagued users in the past. Keywords: Matua, prairie grass, dryland, pastoral farming