Report: Evaluating trends in agronomic practices for export oaten hay in South Australia and Victoria
Oaten hay industry surveys reveal trends in varieties, hay quality, yields and RD&E priorities across SA and VIC.
EXPORT FODDER
Sulla and other Forage Species for southern Australia
42 pages
Published: 1 Apr 2001
Publication Code: 01-041
Author(s): Ewing, Mike, Dr, et al
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This project aimed at identifying new pasture legume species accommodating the interests of with the needs of fodder producers in mind. It also aimed to identify elite cultivars of these species and document their productivity and quality advantages over current farm level options. The commercial release of new pasture legume cultivars is the eventual outcome of such work.
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