Increasing the yield of perennial forage crops remains a crucial factor underpinning the
profitability of grazing industries, and therefore is a priority for breeding programs. Breeding …

Ground-based estimates of aboveground wet (fresh) biomass (AWB) are an important input
for crop growth models. In this study, we developed empirical equations of AWB for rice …

Montado is a silvo-pastoral ecosystem of the Mediterranean region, a mixed system of trees
and pasture, subject to animal grazing. Farmers need information on pasture production and …

The intensification of the Montado mixed ecosystem (agro–silvo–pastoral) is a current
endeavor in the context of promoting the sustainability of extensive livestock production in …

The optimization of pasture food value, known as 'biomass', is crucial in the management of
the farming of grazing animals and in improving food production for the future. Optical …

Efficient grass-based livestock production depends on precise allocation of pasture to the
herd in the form of herbage mass (HM). Accurate measurement of HM results in increased …

Accurate assessment of standing pasture biomass in livestock production systems is a major
factor for improving feed planning. Several tools are available to achieve this, including the …

Estimation of pasture productivity is an important step for the farmer in terms of planning
animal stocking, organizing animal lots, and determining supplementary feeding needs …

Little information is available on the degree of within-field variability of potential production
of Tall wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum) forage under unirrigated conditions. The aim of …

The Montado is a silvo-pastoral system characterized by open canopy woodlands with
natural or cultivated grassland in the undercover and grazing animals. The aims of this study …