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Forage legumes key for productive and sustainable paddocks

Forage legumes are a diverse group of plants belonging to the fabaceae family that are grown specifically for the production of fodder, that is, feed for livestock,

Tropical forage diversity for cattle feeding

Forage diversity in tropical systems is a fundamental pillar to guarantee an efficient and sustainable bovine production, by offering animals a variety of forage

Foraging For Food In The Mountains After The Rain

The continuous rain for three days presented an opportunity to go on a foraging trip in the mountains. With fresh bamboo shoots likely sprouting after the downpour,

Aninitas -- My Torturesome Enemy in Getting Forage

Hey buddies, Good day Saturday to all of you. Today let me tell you about my obstacles in getting and cutting down a branch of jackfruit for my farm animals. Do

I AM A SON OF A FARMER: KUMPAY (THE FORAGE)

Has anyone tried such? Mangumpay? DO you have farm animals? Have you been like me before? Like me doing crop farming, taking care of farm animals, as coconut farmer,

Palatability or acceptance of forage plants in the cattle herd.

In the livestock sector forage plants are a fundamental crop for the feeding of the herd present in the ecosystem, it is something that has been made clear in almost

Some considerations about forage crops "Pastures”

In the study of agriculture and livestock there is a great diversity of opinions, especially with regard to pastures, making it clear to everyone that it is a crop

Foraging for Bilberries and Plums!

It's bilberry season at the moment, so we went back on the moors this morning to pick some to make a pie with. It's strange as I see people picking blackberries,

Fertilization in forage spaces

Fertilization is a management practice that influences the agroproductive characteristics of grasslands depending on the species of grass present, ducks for their

Diagnosis of the use of forage conservation in agroecosystems

In the previous articles we describe the history of forage conservation in Venezuela and its importance in livestock ecosystems for the feeding of ruminants, based

Historical review of forage conservation in Venezuela

One of the most relevant events in Venezuela was the introduction of livestock and therefore the beginning of livestock farming, this activity according to Morón

*HenMother'sLove with HerChicks*

Hens exhibit a strong maternal instinct towards their offspring. From the moment the eggs are laid, the mother hen will diligently tend to them, keeping them warm

Some considerations about forage sorghum

Dear readers, much has been said in our blog about different food alternatives for ruminants taking into account that sometimes in ecosystems destined for livestock

Forage diagnosis in livestock ecosystem

Dear readers, this week I had the opportunity to visit a livestock Production unit accompanied by some students to determine the existing grass varieties. Therefore,

Sustainable strategies for forage development

Dear readers, sustainable development is of great strategic importance today, from this point of view, in the regions of the tropics there is a great diversity of

2022 Forage (pictures)

Hey Hive! I have been busy! This has been the best year I have ever experienced with Amanita muscaria since I moved to Germany in 2017. I wanted to share some pictures

What do you call these?

I went out yesterday with one of my friends in a wee walk. We foraged some of those blackberries (or at least that’s what I called them) and we’ve had a chat about

Some considerations on food alternatives the livestock environment.

Dear readers, it does not matter in the geographical areas where the livestock systems are located, the plant food by preference is the pasture which produces a

Ganoderma...Reishi?

I found this Ganoderma down in South Carolina on a trip this past week. It was still young but I never saw this growth habit/form before with the small stalk and

Knotilus Daily Pond ~ A Sad Morning and Berries Galore

Well the unfortunate has happened. In spite of the sunning beauty of this place, there is the downside of it as well. Yesterday morning I woke early, I had a bad