Management of Productive Grasslands
1) Different livestock in differing production systems have differing feed requirements. Describe the appropriate types of conserved grassland forages for the following and explain why: (275 words)
a. High yielding dairy cows
b. Dairy youngstock over winter
b. Beef store cattle
c. Finishing beef cattle
2) What technology and/or analysis is available to grassland farmers and how can these improve efficiencies in the following operations: (275 words)
a. Soil nutrient status and supply
b. Cultivation operations
c. Grazing planning and management
d. Silage making and feeding