What is the primary purpose of a pasture in agriculture?

Explanation

A pasture is land covered with grass and other low plants for livestock to graze. Animals eat directly from the field, converting plant material into meat, milk, and other products.

Pastures are more economical than buying feed – animals harvest their own food. Good pasture management includes rotational grazing, preventing overgrazing, and maintaining grass health.

Types include natural pastures (wild grasses) and improved pastures (planted with nutritious grass species like guinea grass or elephant grass). Both support livestock nutrition.