Australian research leads to uptake of home-grown forages

28-11-2022 | |
Less common winter mono-culture crops currently being trialled. Canola is one of the crops showing strong potential in producing-high yielding, high-quality silage. Photo: René Groeneveld
Less common winter mono-culture crops currently being trialled. Canola is one of the crops showing strong potential in producing-high yielding, high-quality silage. Photo: René Groeneveld
Australian researchers are investigating forage management strategies that are resilient to climatic and economic variability. There has been a large uptake of home-grown forages because of this work. Researchers of the C4Milk project are looking at alternative home-grown forages, combination forages, improved agronomic management and harvest techniques that reduce farmers’ reliance on purchased grains and concentrates and improve the quality and quantity of feed grown. The C4Milk project


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Zana
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Groeneveld
René Groeneveld Australia correspondent

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