Pasture reform: how to choose the right grass for the dry period and maintain profit

Pasture renovation in degraded areas is crucial for the sustainability and profitability of the farm. This strategy requires the choice of a forage that is drought-resistant and, more importantly, that aligns with the property's intensification and management strategy. The cattle farmer seeking a more resistant variety to complement the MG5 should know that many options are viable. In an interview with the program Giro do Boi, the animal nutritionist Edmar Peluso, the decision should not be based solely on drought resistance, but rather on management and the level of fertilization that will be applied. Species such as MG5, MG12, Mombaça, Massai, Marandu, and Piatã are all considered drought-resistant. MG5, for example, is extremely productive and offers flexibility to the producer who cannot fertilize every year. The panic grasses (Mombaça and Massai) are more vigorous and respond better to fertilization, offering superior support capacity. Check it out: Despite the intrinsic ...