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Energy Balance Of Different Intensive Forage Cropping Systems In Northern Italy, M Onofrii, C Tomasoni, L Borrelli, L Bechini
Energy Balance Of Different Intensive Forage Cropping Systems In Northern Italy, M Onofrii, C Tomasoni, L Borrelli, L Bechini
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
Five forage crop rotations at two intensification levels have been compared using energy analysis, to have an integrated view on the systems under study. Inputs required by the five rotations ranged from 33 to 72 GJ•ha-1•yr1• Outputs from cropping systems ranged from41 to 153 GJ•ha-1•yr1 and output/input ratios from 1,25 to 2,13. The most efficient rotations in terms of net energy production efficiency have been characterised by reduced length and presence of maize and catch-crops. Low intensification level has caused higher efficiency in three rotations.
Italian Ryegrass And Barley Mixture For Forage Production: Effect Of Harvesting Time On Yield And Quality In Northern Latitudes, Oiva Nissinen, O. Niemeläinen, M. Kontturi
Italian Ryegrass And Barley Mixture For Forage Production: Effect Of Harvesting Time On Yield And Quality In Northern Latitudes, Oiva Nissinen, O. Niemeläinen, M. Kontturi
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
In northern latitudes forage cereal and Italian ryegrass (IRG) mixtures provide a good source of forage in situations where perennial swards have suffered winter damages (Nissinen, 1994). In this experiment harvesting time of the first cut of an IRG-barley mixture was studied to optimise the yield and quality in the growing season. The objective of the study was to assess if harvesting an IRG-barley mixture later than two weeks after heading, as currently recommended, offers benefits.
Italian Ryegrass And Whole Crop Cereal Mixture: Effect Of Sowing Rate And Maturity On Variety On Yield And Botanical Composition In Northern Latitudes, O. Niemeläinen, Oiva Nissinen, M. Kontturi
Italian Ryegrass And Whole Crop Cereal Mixture: Effect Of Sowing Rate And Maturity On Variety On Yield And Botanical Composition In Northern Latitudes, O. Niemeläinen, Oiva Nissinen, M. Kontturi
IGC Proceedings (1997-2023)
The profitability of a dairy farm using whole crop cereals (WCC) is better in Finland than that of a farm producing combine harvested cereals and grass silage (Turunen, 2000). The main reason for that is the decrease in the machinery costs. However, quality of the WCC yield can vary considerably depending on the ear- straw ration. This may lead to problems in feeding. In this experiment we studied the effect of sowing rate and growing time of the cereal cultivar on the botanical composition, quality and yield of the WCC harvest. The objective was to study if it would be …
Adjustment And Optimization Of The Cropping Systems Under Water Constraint, Pingli An, Wei Ren, Xiliin Liu, Mengmei Song, Xuemin Li
Adjustment And Optimization Of The Cropping Systems Under Water Constraint, Pingli An, Wei Ren, Xiliin Liu, Mengmei Song, Xuemin Li
Plant and Soil Sciences Faculty Publications
The water constraint on agricultural production receives growing concern with the increasingly sharp contradiction between demand and supply of water resources. How to mitigate and adapt to potential water constraint is one of the key issues for ensuring food security and achieving sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change. It has been suggested that adjustment and optimization of cropping systems could be an effective measure to improve water management and ensure food security. However, a knowledge gap still exists in how to quantify potential water constraint and how to select appropriate cropping systems. Here, we proposed a concept of …