Just in time for the cultivation season, you're invited to join us for a field day focusing solely on lucerne.
Lucerne has the potential to be one of the most efficient converters of water into dry matter on-farm. When managed correctly, it can have a significant impact on sheep and beef productivity and profitability.
Topics covered
- Lucerne establishment – Covering the soil fertility, chemistry, and cultivation practices required to ensure a successful strike.
- Weed control – Exploring the most common weeds affecting lucerne and discussing the control options available to minimise their impact on production.
- Lucerne maintenance and utilisation – Discussing the different on-farm uses of lucerne and how to manage it appropriately.
- Topics will range from cut-and-carry systems through to grazing lucerne stands, with a focus on the fertility and soil chemistry requirements needed to maintain productive stands year after year.
- Case studies – Examining the impact lucerne has had on the profitability of South Island sheep and beef properties, showcasing the potential this plant can have on your farm's bottom line.
We are fortunate to have Professor Derrick Moot from Lincoln University as the keynote speaker for the day.
The event will be highly interactive, providing plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss practical experiences. So before you start up the tractor, come along and get your lucerne questions answered!
Registration
Registrations are essential.