i)Reinforcement replacement with sown pastures
-Range reinforcement entails the sowing of improved grass and legume species into native pasture
-This is the most feasible means by which rangeland productivity can be raised above natural levels.
-Most effective when legume content is >30%.
ii)Grazing systems- The following should be considered;Rotational,Deffered rotational, seasonality grazing,Free range grazing and contimous grazing.
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