Types of Vegetation and Forage Production Natural Pastures in Tarabbi District, Malili Village, East Luwu Regency
Sema(a), JA.Syamsu (b), A Ako (c), Rinduwati (d), T.Septiani (e)

a)Doctoral Program of agricultural science, graduate school, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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a)Department of Nutrition and animal feed technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Puangrimaggalatung, Sengkang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
b,c,d) Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
e)Agribussines Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Puangrimaggalatung, Sengkang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Increasing the productivity of ruminants is of course supported by the availability of forage. The availability of forage in pastures needs to take into account the type of vegetation and the amount of production in the area so that it can meet the needs of livestock. This study aims to determine the types of vegetation and forage production in a natural pasture in Malili village, East Luwu regency. This study used a descriptive/survey method as well as primary data and observations in the field. Measurement types of vegetation and forage production was carried out using the Summed Dominance Ratio method based on frequency, density, and cover area. The results showed that the types of vegetation was dominated by weeds (55%), subsequently of grasses (30%), and then legumes (15%). Fresh weight production were 42.25 tons/ha and 5.20 tons/ha, respectively. Therefore, the condition of natural pastures in Tarabbi District, Malili Village, East Luwu regency, has experienced a decrease in vegetation and forage production

Keywords: Grass, Legumes, Forage Production, Pastures, vegetation

Topic: Grassland Science