Baton Rouge, La - Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center is always sharing new information to enhance the
life of small farmers in Louisiana. Recent
research findings are demonstrating a new trend of using goats to clear the
land of unwanted plants in the United States and globally.
Agricultural uses
of goats in America: Clearing land of invasive plant species; providing meat
and hide; milk, butter and cheese; and mohair fiber.
Goats have started to make an impact on the weeds choking
America. A recent BBC News Magazine report says, “Typically, chemicals and/or machinery are used to clear away
fast-growing invasive plants, but both methods have their drawbacks. Chemicals
can contaminate soil and are not effective in stopping new seeds from
sprouting. Pulling plants out by machine can disturb the soil and cause
erosion.”
Follow this
link to read the full article on the new trend in goat business.
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
225-771-5714
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