When you have finished this module you will be able to:
Describe the importance of pastures to NZ agriculture.
Describe the relationship between legumes and grasses in pastures.
Indentify the structures and growing stages of pasture plants.
Describe the way farmers optimise pasture growth and utilisation.
Identify major pasture species and their characteristics.
For Achievement standard: 1.7, 90155: Demonstrate knowledge of pasture/crop management practices
Describe the importance of pastures to NZ agriculture.
Describe the relationship between legumes and grasses in pastures.
Indentify the structures and growing stages of pasture plants.
Describe the way farmers optimise pasture growth and utilisation.
Identify major pasture species and their characteristics.
For Achievement standard: 1.7, 90155: Demonstrate knowledge of pasture/crop management practices
Parts of a grass plant, Task:
1.Find a grass plant... carefully pull it out and wash off any dirt. Keep it all intact and tape it onto a large A3 sheet of paper.
2. Use the identifying grasses link to find out what type of grass it is.
3.Label its parts using this diagram.
4.Find out what stage of growth your plant is in.
Do the same for a clover.