Agriculture

Native grasses - Answers

Draw up a table presenting the advantages of disadvantages of using native grass species in a pasture system.

Advantages of using native grass species in a pasture system	Disadvantages of using native grass species in a pature syste
Many native grass species are drought-resistant.	Native grasses tend to be less nutritious than many introduced species (depending on the stage of growth).
Native grasses tend to require low levels of inputs e.g. fertiliser, water.	Native grasses can be less palatable tp stock than many introduced species
Many native grasses are well adapted to surviving heat and low rainfall.	If incorrectly managed, less desirable native grass species will overtake more desirable native grass species
Native grasses are very useful in marginal areas, that is areas of low rainfall.	There are problems in collecting, cleaning and sowing the seeds of native grasses.

Find the names of two native grass species that are or can be used, either in your local area or in a pasture system that you are familiar with.
You will need to select two native grass species that are suitable to your local area or are used in a pasture species that you are familiar with.