What is buffel grass? In San Luis, INTA is analyzing the implementation of this forage crop as an alternative to re

Buffel grass or Cenchrus ciliaris L. is a perennial grass of African origin, widely used in arid and semi-arid regions marked by a scarcity of rainfall. Its great resistance to lack of water, its rapid regrowth, and its good fodder contribution make it an alternative for recovering degraded areas and maintaining livestock in these environments. This is what motivated a team from INTA Quines to evaluate its application in the province of San Luis, where it could become a key tool for producers. According to their findings, the implementation of buffel grass is recommended at the beginning of the rainy season, with selective clearing, roller, and seedbox. The seed must be covered with a thin layer of soil, without excessive depth that limits its emergence, and the pasture should be planted only in degraded areas, without displacing natural pastures that are in good condition. The study made it possible to determine that a successful implementation is achieved with between 8 and 10 ...