ISSN:
1365-2494
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Field drying experiments in summer and winter compared the drying rate of lucerne hay cut with a rotary disc mower and mower-conditioner, with or without 300 1 ha−1 of 2% aqueous potassium carbonate solution sprayed at cutting. Local farm practice was followed in cutting, raking and drying. Statistical analysis showed significant treatment differences in both summer and winter experiments. Mechanical-cum-chemical conditioning treatment provided the greatest field drying rate, followed by chemical conditioning alone, mechanical conditioning alone and non-conditioned luceme, respectively. The effectiveness of mechanical and chemical conditioning treatments was greater in summer than in winter. Under good S.E. Queensland summer conditions, mechanical-cum-chemical conditioning would allow hay to be cut and baled on the same day, but at least 4 days were required under cool winter weather conditions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.1996.tb02042.x
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