LWMP 2903 Pasture Development

Description

Pasture Development describes methods for converting land into pastures. It includes evaluation of the suitability of the land for pasture, various tillage, planting and maintenance methods.

Management Credits

1

Topics to be Covered

1. Pasture requirements

2. Determining land suitability to be used for pasture

3. Seedbed preparation

4. Weed control

5. Fertilization requirements

6. Seeding techniques

7. Forage species and pasture renovation methods

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop pasture renovation options and methods to improve existing pastures.

2. Describe seedbed preparation, weed control, fertilization requirements and seeding techniques.

3. Determine appropriate forage species for the pasture.

4. Evaluate land classification, soil type and topography of pasture locations.

5. Determine pasture requirements.