Country Perspective<br><br>Status of range and forage research in Mozambique

Abstract

Domestic ruminant production in Mozambique is limited by a long dry season
and lack of a well-defined breeding season to match forage supply. To
date, research on pasture and forages has concentrated mainly on range
vegetation mapping, forage adaptation and production from small plots.
Little research has been conducted on animal production per se,
despite numerous projects focusing on animal health. A key to sustainable
use of forage resources will require, among other aspects, the determination
of pasture productivity and long-term carrying capacity using animal output
and land conservation parameters, maximum use of local resources including
local seed production, improved use of crop residues and the integrated
use of native flora and fauna.

Keywords: range; forage; pasture; Mozambique


African Journal of Range & Forage Science 2003, 20(1): 63–68