Grazing of<i>raphanus sativus</i>. L (Japanese Radish)<sup>1</sup>

Rethman, N.F.G.; Heyns, Gillian

doi:10.1080/02566702.1987.9648096

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“…Before significant crop improvement, the Japanese radish that was widely grown in SA as a single graze forage [35,36] faced limitations due to commercially available cultivars lacking regrowth capacity after grazing. These varieties featured prickly leaves and stem trichomes, reducing the palatability of radish as forage [37].…”

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Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Mbambalala,

Rani,

Mpanza

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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The agricultural sector receives substantial support from livestock, which greatly contributes to the well-being of rural communities. Livestock offers animal-derived products, such as meat and milk, which serve as abundant protein sources for human consumption. While the majority of South Africa’s agricultural land is suitable for livestock farming within the smallholder sector, these farmers often face a variety of challenges. Among these challenges, there is insufficient access to superior forage resources, resulting in the limited availability of high-quality feed. Traditional nutrient sources for ruminants, such as soybean meal, grain, sunflower meal, and fish meal, are employed as supplementary feeds to provide exceptional nutrition and improve animal performance. Nonetheless, they present logistical, economic, and environmental challenges. To circumvent these challenges, smallholder producers have turned to leguminous trees, including Vachellia species and other locally available feed resources. They are utilized as feasible and cost-effective alternatives to supplement livestock, especially during periods of extended drought. However, these locally available feed resources exhibit inherent limitations, including thorn presence, high fiber content, low digestibility, and the presence of anti-nutritional and toxic factors. Cool season forage crops such as fodder radish present promising alternatives as autumn and winter forages for these farmers. Despite being widely used globally as a supplement for livestock during winter, fodder radish remains relatively underutilized, particularly among smallholder farmers. There is a scarcity of comprehensive information regarding its chemical composition, nutrient utilization, and remarkable potential to revolutionize livestock production, especially within the smallholder sector. Most of the available literature demonstrates the positive effects of fodder radish on soil structure, soil carbon and nitrogen levels, weed suppression, and other benefits. This paper systematically reviews the current state of knowledge on the nutritive value, opportunities, and challenges associated with the utilization of this crop in the cooler eastern regions.

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“…Azo et al [33] presented evidence supporting the viability of Brassica crops as alternative forage sources, enabling the extension of the grazing season to enhance ruminant productivity. Fodder radish, a pivotal annual or biennial vegetable crop within the Brassicaceae family, is commonly employed as animal fodder [34,35].…”

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Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

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Rani,

Mpanza

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Dry season feeding strategies and winter forage production by communal area sheep farmers of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa

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Ravhuhali

2023

Cogent Food & Agriculture

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Southern African pasture and forage science entering the 21st century: past to present

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Botha²,

Dannhauser³

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African Journal of Range & Forage Science

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Confucius once said that there are three methods we learn wisdom: firstly, by reflection, which is the noblest; secondly, by imitation, which is the easiest; and thirdly, by experience, which is the bitterest. The purpose of this review is to highlight how research priorities in pasture and forage sciences have evolved in southern Africa from the early 20th century into the second decade of the 21st century. Peer-reviewed scientific publications of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa form the basis of the review, which (1) identifies the main fields of pasture and forage science research, (2) evaluates and prioritises the main findings and progress within each of these research fields, and (3) makes recommendations regarding future research priorities. The history of southern African pasture and forage sciences has created a steady foundation for the further growth and development of this discipline in the 21st century. This science, together with rangeland science (which is not discussed in this paper), will remain and become a more important component of a sustainable solution in ensuring food security in the world, by means of animal production and degraded land rehabilitation. A reflection on the 20th century In 1888 F Blersch, the principal of the Agricultural School at the Victoria College, in Stellenbosch, identified the need for improved pasture plants. In the early 1900s research on pasture species escalated. Cooperative trials were initiated with farmers and much attention was given to subtropical grasses (Hall 1934). Towards the end of the decade in 1907-1908, the increased need for winter pastures was identified. Many reports concluded that imported grasses were performing better than natural species. The year 1908 saw the introduction of some of our well-known exotic species, with no further

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Grazing ofraphanus sativus. L (Japanese Radish)¹

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Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Dry season feeding strategies and winter forage production by communal area sheep farmers of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa

Southern African pasture and forage science entering the 21st century: past to present

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Dry season feeding strategies and winter forage production by communal area sheep farmers of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa

Southern African pasture and forage science entering the 21st century: past to present

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