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Multi-media resource covers lucerne management over winter

27 Jun 2017

Lucerne plays an important role on many sheep and beef farms, but to maximise its yield potential the forage crop needs to be actively managed over winter.

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Setting up the subterranean clover system

12 Dec 2016

The final of a three-part series on subterranean clover looks at the management challenges associated with growing this early-season clover.

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The potential of annual clovers

14 Nov 2016

With the correct management, annual clovers can be some of the most valuable forages in a dryland forage system, says Dick Lucas from Lincoln University.

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Lucerne: Early grazing potential

7 Nov 2016

Scientists at Lincoln University are pushing the boundaries to see how early a lucerne crop can be grazed in late winter and early spring.

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Mixing it up with lucerne

31 Oct 2016

It's difficult to achieve balance with mixes and growing pure stands within a forage system is a better option, says Professor Derrick Moot.

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Legumes driving dryland production

25 Oct 2016

Developing systems that drive spring production have been the focus of ongoing dryland forage trials on Lincoln University’s Ashley Dene farm.

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Filling the feed gap

15 Sep 2016

Farm systems scientist Tom Fraser spoke to a group of North Canterbury farmers recently about the pasture renewal practices, including the value of fallow, selecting the right plants, the importance of using certified seed, and building a good relationship with your seed rep.

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Feeding the potential

2 Sep 2016

Introducing red clover forage crops into Anna and Blair Nelson’s farm system has helped lift the productivity of their ewe flock significantly.

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Fodder beet fits lamb finishing system

31 Aug 2016

Scott Linklater has been running a trial to maximise the profitability and productivity of lambs on fodder beet. Come along to a panel discussion and find out about the results.

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Lucerne rewards correct management

24 Aug 2016

Lucerne management was the topic for discussion on a recent Red Meat Profit Partnership teleconference. Professor Derrick Moot, of Lincoln University, outlined the advantages of the forage and provided listeners with valuable management information.

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Farmer leading campaign to control horehound

18 Aug 2016

The pervasive weed horehound is proving particularly harmful to lucerne crops.

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