Biomass production of forage grasses in response to nutrient use in Brazil
Brazil is an important beef producer and world exporter with a herd size of over 210 million heads that occupies 170 million hectares of pasture. National stocking rate is about only 1 head/ha in response to low grazing efficiency, poor soil nutrient management, and lack of technology application. This project aims to study the effect of nutrient application on biomass production of forage grasses in different locations, as well as on forage quality. Also, a case study evaluating the benefit of regular nutrient use in a cattle farm will be performed.
IPNI-2016-BRA-74
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Interpretive Summary
| 2017 | Brazil is an important beef producer and exporter, with a herd size over 210 million head that occupies 170 million ha of pasture. The national cattle stocking rate is about only 1 head/ha in response to low grazing efficiency, poor soil nutrient management, and lack of technology adoption. Half of Brazil’s pastures are considered to be degraded to some degree. |
Updates & Reports
| 2017 | Preliminary Report |
| 2016 | Project Description |
Project Leader
Claudinei Kappes, Foundation MT
Reges Heinrichs, Universidade Estadual Júlio de Mesquisa Filho
Fábio Regis Souza, Universidade Federal de Rondônia
Project Cooperators
Max Well Costa Padin, Rural Business
IPNI Staff
Location
Americas \ South America \ BRA \ Mato Grosso \ Itiquira
Americas \ South America \ BRA \ São Paulo \ Dracena
Americas \ South America \ BRA \ Rondônia \ Rolim de Moura
Americas \ South America \ BRA \ Mato Grosso \ Jaciara