The current state of pastureland in Nagano prefecture [Japan]
2006
Tsujii, H(Shinshu Univ., Minamiminowa, Nagano (Japan). Faculty of Agriculture)
The climate of Nagano prefecture is an inland type, with four distinct seasons visible. In this area the temperature difference from morning to evening is high. Geographical features of this area are complex due to having many mountains and valleys. It is a largely agricultural prefecture because of its comparatively close distance to the major urban areas of Keihin, Chukyo and Keihanshin. Grazing of dairy and beef cattle is a very common feature in this prefecture. This study tried to find out the current state of pastureland in Nagano prefecture including the diversified value, grazing area, grazing pattern, kind of grasses available and suitable grazing period. It was also observed that the complex geographical features are utilized by many stock farms, the steep ground being characteristic of the grazing in Nagano prefecture. Dairy and beef cattle of neighborhood prefectures use the grazing land of this prefecture.
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