In Britain, over the last 20 years, grass has come to be grown as a crop, though not every acre is yet heavily fertilized. Currently, the permanent and ley grass acreage receives nearly half the country's annual tonnage of inorganic nutrients. Any step leading towards cheaper grass for grazing or conservation—alongside generous use of fertilizers—is bound to be welcome. Of topical interest are varieties able to make growth during winter.
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