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Forage fish, their fisheries, and their predators: who drives whom?
, 2014 The North Sea has a diverse forage fish assemblage, including herring, targeted for human consumption; sandeel, sprat, and Norway pout, exploited by industrial fisheries; and some sardine and anchovy, supporting small-scale fisheries.
G. Engelhard +13 more
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Forage Brassica Variety Trial [PDF]
, 2017 Forage brassicas are very cold hardy and can extend the grazing season late into the fall. They grow extremely fast and provide very nutrient dense feed at times when growth is limited for many other species.
Darby, Heather +4 more
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Impacts of geopolitics and policy on Latin American biodiversity and water resources
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Latin America is a major agricultural producer with important natural resources. Efforts have been made to protect sensitive areas but are hindered by agricultural trade disruptions outside the control of individual countries due to globally integrated crop markets.
Jerome Dumortier +2 more
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Winterhardiness and Agronomic Performance of Wildryes (Elymus species) Compared With Other Grasses in Alaska, and Responses of Siberian Wildrye to Management Practices [PDF]
, 1993 This report summarizes eight field experiments involving both native and introduced wildrye grasses (Elymus species) conducted over a span of several years at the University of Alaska’s Matanuska Research Farm (61.6oN) near Palmer in southcentral ...
Klebesadel, Leslie J.
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Climate Change Mitigation in the Dairy Sector: Uncovering Heterogeneity Through Eco‐Efficiency Clubs
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Combining climate change goals with economic targets is crucial for the dairy sector, which is a significant contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. In this paper, we assess economic and climate change implications of dairy production with panel data of Irish dairy farms from 2013 to 2021.
Doris Läpple +2 more
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Effects of foliar application of zinc on germination energy of alfalfa seed and share of hard seeds [PDF]
Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2014 In three year study, the influence of foliar application of zinc on seed germination energy and share of hard alfalfa seeds was examined. The experiment was conducted at the experimental field of the Institute of Forage Crops, Kruševac. The soil on which
Terzić Dragan +6 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Smallholder agriculture remains a cornerstone for economic development and poverty reduction in Latin America. Their transition to sustainable agricultural production is critical in the face of the environmental challenges posed by conventional farming practices and is a key pathway to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development ...
Gabriela Carbajo‐Alvarez +2 more
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Evaluation of Alfalfa Swards in the Conditions of Middle Balkan Mountains
Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2018 One of the most effective measures used to enhance natural grasslands in mountain and semi-mountain conditions is the inclusion of species such as alfalfa which is characterized by increased productivity, stability and adaptability.
Natalia Anastasova GEORGIEVA +2 more
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, 2016 This chapter focuses on conserving forage as hay or silage. Conserving forage is an essential component of ruminant livestock production systems in most temperate climates, but in subtropical and tropical regions the use of hay and silage is not as widespread.
Sollenberger, Lynn E. +4 more
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Economic Feasibility of Crop‐Livestock Integration System in Brazil
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We investigate the economic feasibility of the Brazilian crop‐livestock integration system. Under this system, the Brazilian farmer can produce soybeans, corn, and graze for cattle on the same land during one crop year. This technology can substantially increase agricultural production in the country.
Yuri C. D. Calil, Luis Ribera
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