3 April 1986 Books launched by the New Zealand Grassland Association

Papers read at the Herbage Seed Production and Use Conference held by the New Zealand Grassland Association at Lincoln College last May have just been released in two soft-cover books.

The titles of these books are Using Herbage Cultivars, and Producing Herbage Seeds.

Both books are in the association's Grassland Research and Practice series.

Using Heritage Cultivars describes the improved cultivars available in New Zealand, and how these can be established and managed.

Producing Herbage Seeds, intended for seed producers, details the latest in herbage seed research.

Both books are available from the Publications Officer, New Zealand Grassland Association, c/o Grasslands Division, D.S,I.R./ Private Bag, Palmerston North, at $4 each.

Further information from Mr Mike Smetham, Plant Science Department, Lincoln College 8150, Canterbury; phone (031 252-811 extension 834,