Veld improvement in Swaziland through the introduction of a tropical legume

Abstract

Stylosanthes guyanensis was successfully sod-sown, in natural grassland in Swaziland's subtropical Middle-veld. Introduction of the legume considerably improved yields and protein-content of the herbage. A new strain of Stylosanthes has recently been obtained which is better adapted to heavy grazing and trampling than the common type.

Keywords: subtropical habitats|trampling|grazing|protein contents|herbage|yields|veld|Middleveld|legumes|introductions|veld improvements|grasslands