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Overview of Nutrient Cycling in Pastures (Summary)
A Brief Overview of Nutrient Cycling in Pastures (Summary)
Nutrients
in a pasture system cycle through soil organisms, pasture plants,
and grazing livestock. Appropriate management can enhance the
nutrient cycle, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Two
practical indicators of soil health are the number of earthworms
and the percentage of organic matter in the soil. A diversity
of pasture plants growing on healthy soils use sunlight and the
nutrient resources in the soil to effectively produce animal
feed. Paddock design and stocking density can also affect the
efficiency of nutrient cycling in a pasture system. Supplementation
of natural fertility, based on soil tests, balances the soil's
mineral composition, resulting in better plant and animal growth
and increased soil health.
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Last Updated December 28, 2007
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