Optimum study of sown pasture sheep systems II Study of seasonal dynamics of pastoral composition in sown pasture

The seasonal dynamics of pasture composition for pastures containing red and white clovers, cocksfoot, perennial ryegrass and weeds (native grass and broadleaf) were studied. The study included an evaluation of pasture quality—this information were used to adjust and improve management. The system, Cocksfoot is the dominant species in the pasture, followed by clover with perennial ryegrass making up only a small part of the sward. Pasture quality is highest in October and lowest in April.