Soil and forage mineral status and farmers' perceptions of livestock husbandry and rangeland management practices in two communal coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
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2015-12
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University of Fort Hare
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the mineral status in the soil, forage and farmer's perceptions. of livestock husbandry and rangeland management in two communal coastal areas
(Dyamdyam and Machibi) of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In each area, grass and soil samples were collected from three grazing sites located around homesteads. On each study site
two homogeneous vegetation units of 20 m x 50 m was marked and six 0.25 m2 quadrants were laid randomly in each HVU to record vegetation and soil data during summer and winter
seasons. Herbaceous species found within each quadrant were identified, counted, their height and tuft diameter measured and eventually harvested. Herbaceous species were also classified according to their palatability, life form and ecological status.
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FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and LANDSCAPE PLANNING::Soil science
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Matshawule,S.(2015).Soil and forage mineral status and farmers' perceptions of livestock husbandry and rangeland management practices in two communal coastal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.Alice.University of Fort Hare.