Their main economic activity is beef cattle ranching in extensive systems due to the widespread areas of natural pastures in the region. RUMINANT LIVESTOCK FEED RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA I. 0000068621 00000 n soil.The average annual yields from these natural pastures vary from one to two tons of hay 0000075532 00000 n Plant now in winter anywhere in South Africa. [Veld (pronounced ‘felt’) is the South African term for the natural vegetation, landscape or countryside. Pastures can be used for grazing but also to make silage and hay. Some of the more important factors to For each of the plant-categories, say citrus, a comprehensive table is provided listing the common and scientific name of each of the pests associated with that crop or plant, with notes on the parts of the plant that are damaged, cross-referenced to other entries on that particular pest-species to be found elsewhere in the book.In all, nearly 700 insect pest species are listed: about two-thirds of these, namely those of major importance, are given extensive coverage in the book and the text is greatly enhanced by 860 stunningly high-quality photographs of the insects themselves and the damage that they cause. 0000075740 00000 n 0000048627 00000 n This includes natural pasture (65%), cultivated land and permanent crops (16%), artificial pasture (3%), wood and forest land (2%) and other land (3%). 0000079737 00000 n 183 128 It is also used informally in the same way we would say field, as “we are going into the field this afternoon.”] Further Reading Acocks, J.P.H. 1988. 0000073950 00000 n Insects of Cultivated Plants and Natural Pastures in Southern Africa is a compilation of authoritative accounts prepared by an impressive team of experts, mostly from South Africa, of the insect pests found on 75 types, or related groups, of beneficial plants in this region. A recent survey of land use in South Africa showed that 83.3% (102,5 million ha) of the total area is devoted to agricultural production (Verbeek, 1976). 0000074529 00000 n 0000075208 00000 n %PDF-1.3 %���� CLM includes long-form articles, events listings, publication reviews, 0000076528 00000 n 0000077759 00000 n 0000076584 00000 n PASTURE PROSPECTiN SOUTH AFRICA 51 predominant scene is one of open natural grassland(grass- veld) maintained as a sub-climax by fire. Overall, commercial marketing of beef cattle raised on communally owned natural pastures in the surveyed areas in South Africa was largely determined by farmer’s demographic characteristics, cattle herd size and access to extension services with branding and feedlotting as … Mokolopi BG(1). South Africa is multi-ethnic with a majority indigenous population and a minority of descendants of colonists who own much of the commercial farm land. 0000073380 00000 n 0000066039 00000 n (9) Calcium-phosphorus ratios ranging from 2.00:1 to 11.60:1 occur in the dry matter of South African pastures. 0000077242 00000 n The following are popular dryland perennial pastures in South Africa: Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass/oulandsgras) Endemic to South Africa, this is the most commonly planted pasture for grazing and haymaking. 0000063573 00000 n 0000079604 00000 n Farmers an indigenous pasture grass is now available. 0000076727 00000 n The ever increasing cost of agricultural land in South Africa makes the purchasing of land for expansion an expensive option for livestock farmers who have already reached their capacity with the natural pasture at their disposal. 0000074104 00000 n Pasture management in South Africa covers all major aspects of pasture production and management. Insects of Cultivated Plants and Natural Pastures in Southern Africa is a compilation of authoritative accounts prepared by an impressive team of experts, mostly from South Africa, of the insect pests found on 75 types, or related groups, of beneficial plants in this region. 0000002856 00000 n African Entomology publishes original research and communications on entomology, with an emphasis on the advancement of entomology on the African continent. British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading The three different palatable regions, in the eastern part of the country, are shown in Map 2, and will be discussed to help farmers with good veld management practices. Evaluation of natural pastures: quantitative criteria for assessing condition in the Themeda veld of the Orange Free State Roberts BR Anderson ER Fourie JH Abstract There is a need for objective standards of veld condition assessment in South Africa. Fouché 3 1 Department of Animal Science, University of the Orange Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, Republic of South Africa 2 Department of Agrometeorology, University of the Orange Free State, … About this book. The three different palatable regions, in the eastern part of the country, are shown in Map 2, and will be discussed to help farmers with good veld management practices. 0000077911 00000 n 0000048180 00000 n 0000075423 00000 n book reviews and letters. Agricol is a seed distributor based in South Africa that specialises in Pasture, seed production, seed distribution, plant breeding and processing. These perennial grasslands are mixed in species composition and provide a dense cover to the. Phillips … steers finished on natural pastures in the arid subtropics of South Africa I. du Plessis1,2# and L.C. Phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium contents of pasture and their effect on body condition scores and body mass of communal cattle depending on natural pasture of Mogosane Village, of the North-West Province, South Africa. Natural pastures account for 81% (83,2 million ha) of the total area used for agriculture and forestry, and although the livestock industry yields only 36% (R 900 million) of the total annual agricultural product, these pastures must be considered not only the major farming asset but also the primary biological resource of the … 0000065129 00000 n 0000079030 00000 n 0000074980 00000 n Pastures in South Africa. This book deals with plant feeding insects that damage field crops, deciduous, subtropical and other fruits, vegetables, plantation trees and ornamental plants, in addition to natural pastures. 0000074213 00000 n 0000073194 00000 n 0000073681 00000 n A brief popular report is given of a wide scale investigation in which samples, collected at roughly monthly intervals from about 1000 farms in different parts of the Union, were analysed for protein, Ca, Mg, P, Na, K. and Cl. 0000074162 00000 n Cock’s foot (Dactylis glomerata) is very tasty. The planting of pastures to supply food for animals is determined by the soil type and climate, the intended end-use of the pasture as well as the … 41, Issue. 0000074861 00000 n 0000078822 00000 n 0000073892 00000 n scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, 186 0 obj<>stream <]>> The grass is suitable for all farm animals and is even more nutritious than Lucerne. to the grazing ruminant in Southern Africa is predetermined by the prevailing cli­ matic and soil conditions which give rise to the vegetation cover (Okigbo, 1984). 0000010069 00000 n Farmers an indigenous pasture grass is now available. 4, p. 517. 0000077711 00000 n WWF South Africa has launched a restful playlist of the unique sounds and features of Africa’s natural heritage to keep people’s travel FOMO at bay. 0000064555 00000 n The applied stocking rate on any section of land allocated to a particular flock of sheep or herd of cattle, is usually expressed as x - number of hectares per animal, since the capacity of the natural pastures of South Africa to carry stock is so low on account of the low rainfall and the arid nature of the larger part of South Africa. For this reason the veld of South Africa can be divided in: (i) Sweet veld, (ii) Mixed veld and (iii) Sour veld. 0000078173 00000 n 0000079286 00000 n 0000075266 00000 n And for the non-specialist, there is a 200-entry glossary that explains technical or idiosyncratic terms that form part and parcel of the language of entomologists and their kith and kin. 0000075089 00000 n Overall, commercial marketing of beef cattle raised on communally owned natural pastures in the surveyed areas in South Africa was largely determined by farmer’s demographic characteristics, cattle herd size and access to extension services with branding and feedlotting as … Tick control methods used by resource-limited farmers and the effect of ticks on cattle in rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. reading for all who are involved in land management for nature conservation, For this reason the veld of South Africa can be divided in: (i) Sweet veld, (ii) Mixed veld and (iii) Sour veld. 0000074587 00000 n 0000009273 00000 n 0000075317 00000 n Pasture fertilizer practice is dealt with comprehensively. SESSION 3 (a) RESOURCES - FEEDS THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE ON VELD (NATURAL PASTURE OR RANGELAND) AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION. Thus, there are 12 main sections, each authored by an expert or by a small group of specialists, comprising cognate and logical groupings of plants, such as vegetables, cereals, through to categories such as subtropical fruits, plantation trees and ornamentals. Thus farmers would have to consider planted pastures to increase their herds. 0000077191 00000 n 0000077863 00000 n new product information and updates, reports of conferences and letters. 0000076277 00000 n Even with the focus on southern Africa only, the detail and enormity of the subject matter is almost overwhelming in terms of the number of cultivated plants … Plant now in winter anywhere in South Africa. 0000076635 00000 n Comprehensive information about pasture development in South Australia can be obtained from Dr David Smith’s book, Natural Gains in the Grazing Lands of Southern Australia. 0000075481 00000 n de Waal 1, W.J. 0000048839 00000 n Insects of cultivated plants and pastures is certainly the most significant contribution ever to our knowledge of economic entomology in southern Africa, combining not only management guidelines but also relevant and current information on the taxonomy, biology, origins, host plants, interactions with other organisms and identification characteristics. 0000077390 00000 n for both enthusiast and professional naturalists and wildlife conservationists. 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