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Item A Comparison between Russian Comfrey And Lucerne(1959) Strange, R.A good deal of interest in Russian comfrey has been shown by Kenya farmers during the last few years, and it was therefore decided to obtain some information regarding the agricultural value of this plant at Kitale, where the altitude is 6,200 ft. and the soil is a free draining medium sandy loam. Lucerne was used as a "yardstick" as it competes with comfrey under these conditions.Item A Comparison Between Russian Comfrey and Lucerne(1959) Strange, R.; Grassland Research Station, Department of Agriculture, KenyaApart from a number of other disadvantages in its use, Russian comfrey has beenshown to be inferior to lucerne in the following respects:- (i) it gives a lower dry-matter yield; (ii) its percentage of dry matter and crude protein are lower than those of lucerne; (iii) the digestibility of the crude protein is lower in comfrey than in lucerne; (iv) soil contamination of the herbage is considerably greater on comfrey than on lucerne. Russian comfrey was therefore inferior to lucerne under the conditions of this experiment except in its lower fiber content, which would favour it to some extent for feeding to pigs and poultry. The growth of the lucerne was markedly stimulated by an application of gypsum.Item Effects Of Legumes And Fertilizers On Yield Of Temporary Leys(1960/1961) Strange, R.; Grassland Research Station, KitaleIn May, 1955, an exploratory trial was laid down on this Station, and was continued for four seasons, to gain information on the effects of legumes in pasture mixtures, in the presence and absence of fertilizer phosphorus and gypsum, Part I of the trial, which is reported separately from Part II, was continued for two complete seasons, 1955 and 1956, Towards the end of 1956 the plots were split and gypsum was applied, The growth of the pastures including the effect of the gypsum during the last two complete seasons, in 1957 and 1958, is described in Part II.Item Forage Legumes for Medium Altitudes in Kenya(1995) Strange, R.This paper is a revision of one presented at the 6th International Grassland Congress, in which the writer attempted to survey some of the main forage legume requirements in the mixed farming areas at medium altitudes (roughly 5,000-8,000 ft.) of the Kenya Highlands, The present revised lists of species are based on more recent experience gained from small nursery plots and preliminary grazing trials at Kitale, combined with observations in other parts of the Highlands. Although they must be regarded as tentative at this stage, it is thought that these suggestions may be of interest to farmers and research workers in parts of the tropics where conditions are comparable. Kitale lies 1 degree N of the Equator, north-east from Lake Victoria. The altitude is 6,200 feet. The mean main fall is 46 in., falling mainly between April and October, with a drought period (hot season) from December to March. The average day temperature is 81degree F. in the hot season, and 74 degrees F. during the rains. The soil is a friable sandy loam of medium fertility, varying from grey to red, with a pH generally between 5 and 6.Item Observations on grasses and Legumes Under Grazing(1960/1961) Strange, R.; Grassland Research Station, KitaleField-scale trials are being established annually at Kitale to evaluate grasses and legumes under grazing, and this note concerns one which began in 1954 and was continued until 1958.Item Observations on the Growth of Non-Irrigated Lucerne(1959) Strange, R.; Grassland Research Station, Department of Agriculture, KenyaPure stands of dry land lucerne have for long been recognized as an important source of high quality feed for livestock in the Argentine, Australia, U.S.A. and elsewhere, By comparison. little use is being made of non-irrigated lucerne in Kenya, the bulk of our production at the moment coming from areas such as the shore of Lake Naivasha, which have fertile soil and adequate sub-surface water, or from stands which are grown elsewhere under irrigation. Undoubtedly, far more use could be made of lucerne in this country, both in pasture mixtures and in pure stands, and a good deal of attention is therefore now being given by the Agricultural Department to this aspect, especially at the Grassland Research Stations at Kitale and Molo.Item Observations on The Growth Of Non-Irrigated Lucerne(1959) Strange, R.Pure stands of dryland lucerne have for long been recognized as an important source of high quality feed for livestock in the Argentine, Australia, U.S.A. and elsewhere. By comparison. Little use is being made of non-irrigated lucerne in Kenya, the bulk of our productionat the moment coming from areas such as the shore of Lake Naivasha, which have fertile soil and adequate sub-surface water, or from stands which are grown elsewhere under irrigation. Undoubtedly, far more use could be made of lucerne in this country, both in pasture mixtures and in pure stands, and a good deal of attention is therefore now being given by the Agricultural Department to this aspect, especially at the Grassland Research Stations at Kitale and Malo.Item Preliminary Trials of Grasses and Legumes under Grazing(1958) Strange, R.; Grassland Research Station, Department of Agriculture, KenyaSince the Grassland Research Station was founded at Kitale in 1950, many hundreds of grasses and legumes have been studied with a view to selecting the best for possible future introduction into agricultural use. Observations on some of these have already been made by Bogdan (1955) and Strange (1955), and the work which is summarized here is to some extent a sequel to that described in these two papers. Kitale lies 10 N. of the Equator north-east from Lake Victoria at an altitude of 6,200 ft. The mean rainfall is 46 in., falling mainly between April and October, with a drought period (hot season) from December to March. The soil is a friable sandy loam of rather low fertility which is derived from the Basement Complex. It varies in colour from red to grey and generally has a pH of between 5 and 6.Item Preliminary Trials of Grasses and Legumes Under Grazing(1958) Strange, R.Since the Grassland Research Station was founded at Kitale in 1950, many hundreds of grasses and legumes have been studied with a view to selecting the best for possible future introduction into agricultural use. Observations On some of these have already been made by Bogdan (1955) and Strange (1955), and the work which is summarized here is to some extent a sequel to that described in these two papers.
