Forage yield and economic viability of grass (Chloris gayana) and legume (Trifolium prantese) mixtures under variable seed rates in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia

Abstract

Mixtures of grass (Chloris gayana) and legume (Trifolium prantese) at seed rates of 50 : 50% produced significantly (p < 0.05) more forage dry matter and were biologically and economically more competitive and viable than 25 : 75%, 75 : 25% or the sole stand. The 50 : 50% mixture had the highest land equivalent ratio and the best monetary advantage (US$180) and net return (US$106) per hectare. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd