Sustainable intensification management improved the quality of Xaraes grass.
The fibre of the leaves decreased linearly with the N rate in each grazing cycle.
The protein content of Xaraes grass increased after 26 days rest with nitrogen rate.
Growing degree-days affected the yield, fibre and digestibility of Xaraes grass.
Nitrogen rate greater than 382 kg/ha/year improved the digestibility of Xaraes grass.