LUCERNE - A FRESH LOOK

The 1988-89 drought on the east coast of New Zealand highlighted the need for alternative forage species. The area of lucerne (Medicago saliva L.) in New Zealand has declined over the past 15 years but the drought has renewed interest in lucerne as an alternative forage, especially in low rainfall areas. Lucerne's advantages and disadvantages are evaluated with emphasis on dryland farming in New Zealand. Atltlltlonal Keywords: Lucerne, alfalfa, Medicago saliva, drought.

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