Semiarid area should develop dry farming grasslands

Grass based livestock production is one of the most important pillar industry in semiarid area of Western China. In this paper, we discussed the strategic meaning of changing grain to forage and developing cultivated grassland. On the basis of this, we analyzed the restrains of this area in water, soil and natural resources. Then, we suggested that dry farming grasslands should be developed in this area and that different parties should act collectively and strengthen the researches and extension on theories and techniques of dry farming grassland.