CONDITION OF MEADOWS AND PASTURES IN BULGARIA AND TENDENCIES FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT

S. Slavkova, Z. Shindarska

Abstract: The present article is a survey that observes the condition, tendencies and development of meadows and pastures in Bulgaria. A detailed review and analysis were made on the condition of the natural meadows and pastures. Deterioration was found in both of them in the botanical composition and the yield per decare. The yields from the main forage crops were analyzed, which were used as green matter, as well as those from the hay and silage production. Reduced areas and yields of forage crops were found. The tendencies were outlined and recommendations were made for their development on the basis of analysis, with a view to be used fully and to improve their botanical composition, the nutritional value and productivity. The conservation and development of the meadows and pastures is essential for the development of the ruminant livestock.

Keywords: condition; meadows; nutritional value and yields; pastures; tendencies and development

Date published: 2017-12-28