Publication Date
2005
Publisher
Department of Agriculture, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Food On Offer (FOO) is the amount of pasture in front of an animal, and is measured in kilograms Dry Matter per hectare. Managing pastures to key grazing levels - or FOO targets - can result in improved production of grazing systems in Mediterranean environments which are characterized by slow winter growth, peak spring growth and dry summers. These targets vary according to what production response is required.
This information sheet illustrates key target FOO for sheep grazing annual pastures during autumn and spring.
Number of Pages
2
Keywords
FOO (Food on Offer), Dry matter, Pasture, Sheep, Mediterranean environment
Disciplines
Agribusiness | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Climate | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Plant Biology | Sheep and Goat Science | Soil Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Agriculture, Western Australia.
(2005), Key grazing levels (FOO targets) for pasture and sheep management. Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_publishedrpts/29
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