Assessing the potential of diverse pastures for reducing nitrogen leaching

• Published in: Frontiers in environmental science Vol. 12
• Main Authors: Graham, Scott L., Pronger, Jack, Laubach, Johannes, Hunt, John E., Rogers, Graeme N. D., Carrick, Sam, Whitehead, David, McLeod, Malcolm, Mitchell, Grace, Mudge, Paul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 24.09.2024
• Subjects: grassland; grazing; mitigation; nitrogen leaching; plant diversity; soil hydrology

Mitigation practices for nitrogen leaching losses from livestock agriculture are needed to protect freshwater quality and increase the efficiency of agricultural production. Within New Zealand, the most common pasture type is a two-species mix of perennial ryegrass ( Lolium perenne ) and white clove...