FEEDING VALUE OF GRASSES
The leaf of a grass is richer in nutrients than the.stem, therefore there is a natural cycle of nutritive value which is very largely independent of weather conditions. Early n the year the percentage of leaf is much greater than that of the stem, and consequently the herbage has a higher nutritive value independent of weather conditions. The ratio beeomes increasingly in favour of stem as heading stage approaches, and continues until maturity, the nutritive value falling accordingiy. ■■W
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Shannon News, 13 July 1928, Page 3
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83FEEDING VALUE OF GRASSES Shannon News, 13 July 1928, Page 3
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