Improving Grassland and Pasture Management in Temperate Agriculture

Prof. Athole Marshall, Dr Rosemary Collins, Dr O. Huguenin-Elie , Dr L. Delaby

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
27 July 2018

Grasslands, heaths, prairies, tundra; Sustainable agriculture; Animal husbandry

Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science

"""The book not only has distinguished scientists at its helm but also in the list of contributing authors from Europe, Australasia, North and South America...

Compiling the newest grassland science, key features of the book are that it: assesses latest research on how grasslands function; surveys best sustainable grassland management; and considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity."" Grass and Forage Manager - British Grassland Society

""The comprehensiveness of the book will make it extremely useful for grassland and pasture students. In addition, it has value for anyone interested in a wide range of aspects of cultivated grasslands...it is a valuable source of information on cultivated grasslands in a single book with a good balance between detail and subjects covered."" African Journal of Range and Forage Science

The shift to more intensive livestock system has put more pressure on grasslands used for pasture. At the same time, there is a greater understanding of the role of grasslands in delivering a range of ecosystems services. This volume reviews the range of research on more sustainable use of grasslands to optimise livestock nutrition whilst protecting biodiversity and delivering a range of broader environmental benefits.

Part 1 assesses grassland functions and dynamics, including plant-soil and plant-animal interactions. Part 2 reviews key aspects of grassland management, including sowing, soil health, irrigation and weed control as well as monitoring. The final part of the book considers wider aspects of sustainability such as protecting biodiversity as well as silage processing.

With its distinguished editors and international team of subject experts, this will be a standard reference for grassland and rangeland scientists, livestock producers, government and non-governmental organisations responsible for grassland management."

Contributions by: Dr O. Huguenin-Elie, Dr L. Delaby, Dr K. Klumpp
Edited by: Prof. Athole Marshall, Dr Rosemary Collins
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 51
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 819g
ISBN: 9781786762009
ISBN 10: 1786762005
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Pages: 486
Publication Date: 27 July 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Athole Marshall is Head of the internationally-renowned Public Good Planting Breeding Team at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University, UK. The team is noted for its work in breeding new varieties of forage grasses, legumes and oats. Professor Marshall is Past President of the European Grassland Federation. Dr Rosemary Collins is a Principal Investigator at IBERS focussed on developing new varieties of legumes such as clover for a more sustainable agriculture. Professor Ulrich Köpke is Director and Head of the Institute of Organic Agriculture at the University of Bonn, Germany. He was Founding President of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR) which plays a leading role in promoting collaboration in international organic research. Professor Köpke has written over 200 publications on nutrient management, life cycle analysis and other techniques for optimising agronomic practices in organic agriculture, as well as coordinating a number of major European research projects in organic agriculture.

Reviews for Improving Grassland and Pasture Management in Temperate Agriculture

"""The comprehensiveness of the book will make it extremely useful for grassland and pasture students. In addition, it has value for anyone interested in a wide range of aspects of cultivated grasslands…it is a valuable source of information on cultivated grasslands in a single book with a good balance between detail and subjects covered."" African Journal of Range and Forage Science ""The book not only has distinguished scientists at its helm but also in the list of contributing authors from Europe, Australasia, North and South America…Compiling the newest grassland science, key features of the book are that it: assesses latest research on how grasslands function; surveys best sustainable grassland management; and considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity."" Grass and Forage Manager – British Grassland Society"