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Lucerne - Nufarm
Lucerne crops are a good source of high quality grazing and supplementary feed particularly in dryland farming situations. A well established and maintained crop can produce significant amounts of high-quality feed for many years. The establishment costs for lucerne can be high.
Lucerne crops are a good source of high quality grazing and supplementary feed particularly in dryland farming situations. A well established and maintained crop can produce significant amounts of high quality feed for many years. The establishment costs for lucerne can be high.
About lucerne Lucerne is a perennial legume and a valuable crop worldwide, often being referred to as the ‘King of Forages’. It has this reputation because of its high nutritional quality, high yield, persistence under dry conditions, ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and flexibility of being a dual purpose crop for both
Lucerne is one of the few crops which will thrive on a soil with a high pH. Adequate lime levels are essential for a successful crop and liming to pH 7 is advised.
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TECH SHEET: Lucerne
PRODUCT LABELS. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE CALL AGPRO NZ OR A SUITABLY QUALIFIED TFO. Good weed control is essential for high lucerne yields and good stand life. Weeds can also affect the palatability and feed value of lucerne silage and hay and can harbour insect pests. Lucerne weed control can be split into two distinct periods –
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Crop Guide – Lucerne
Crop Guide – Lucerne PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING ANY CHEMICAL Lucerne needs to be planted on the best soils on the farm. ie. Deep well drained soils.
Plant breeders have adapted lucerne to grow in a range of climates. Cultivars vary in the levels of winter activity or dormancy. There are two main types grown in Europe: the Provence or southern types which grow more prolifically, and the Flemish or northern types which are more winter hardy with a more intense winter dormancy.
Lucerne is a useful source of protein for feeding to cattle and sheep. A high-yielding legume, its roots naturally fix nitrogen making it a cost effective crop to grow either on its own or with carefully selected companion grasses or cereals.
Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a perennial leguminous fodder crop for unirrigated areas including low, mid and high hills of the State. It has a good vegetative growth almost throughout the year except during heavy rains or when the temperature is near or below freezing point. It enriches and rejuvenates the exhausted soils.
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