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National Research Program on Pastures and Forages

Pastures and Forages

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Developing, adapting and validating technologies that boost production and maximize efficiency in pasture utilization in different production systems, in a sustainable manner, through the rational and responsible use of natural resources, contributing to the social and economic benefit of the farmers and the society.

CURRENT RESEARCH:

   • Recovery of native pastures degraded by overgrazing.
   • Integrated management of native grasslands.
   • Collection and conservation of native forage species.
   • Diversification of forage alternatives.
   • Genetic improvement of tall fescue and ryegrass.
   • Monitoring of pest populations to design warning
   • systems.
   • Study of productivity in pastures.
   • Guidelines on phosphate fertilization of pastures.
   • Development of seasonal forage production database.
   • Adaptation of forage legumes to climate change.