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A Travel Report Presented to RIRDC Pasture Seeds Committee

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  • Published: 21 Sep 2006

  • Author(s): Kirkby, Luke

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Reason for Travel
a) To attend the 35th Californian Alfalfa and Forage Symposium at Visalia, California, United States of America
b ) Visit Lucerne Seed producers in the San Joaquin Valley
c) Visit Cal/West Seeds Lucerne Breeders, Woodland, California.

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