Clovers
Clover has seen a resurgence in use in the last two years. It has long been understood that clover not only fixes nitrogen but it also adds minerals and protein to the diet as well as increasing intake. Clover tends to grow more in the summer period when the grass growth has slowed up providing valuable grazing.
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White Clover |
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White clover is used in medium and long term mixtures.
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Red Clover |
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| With a yield five times that of white clover and being one of the best forages for finishing lambs it is hardly surprising red clover usage is on the up.
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