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      • Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) is a high-producing, nutritious legume that is well adapted to a range of climates throughout the world. Originating in the Middle East, it was introduced into NSW before 1806, and in time spread throughout Australia. It grows in conditions ranging from tropical to temperate and will tolerate frosty winters.
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  3. www.lucerneaustralia.org.au › lucerne-infoGeneral Lucerne Information - Lucerne Australia

    Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a perennial legume which is used mainly for the production of hay, silage and pasture. It is grown extensively in Australia, as well as many other countries including the USA, Canada, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. It is the major perennial forage legume and often referred to as “the king of fodder”.

  4. www.agric.wa.gov.au › pasture-establishmentLucerne - the plant and its establishment - Agriculture and Food

    Lucerne or alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a deep-rooted, temperate, perennial pasture legume which is well adapted to mixed farming systems in southern Western Australia. An established lucerne pasture provides an alternative source of forage for animal production, especially outside the growing season of annual crops and pastures.

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  6. www.lucerneaustralia.org.auLucerne Australia - Leading Our Future - Lucerne Seed Industry

    Mar 19, 2024 · Lucerne Australia is the peak industry body for the lucerne seed industry in Australia, formed in 2005. Incorporating all relevant sectors of the Australian lucerne seed industry.

  7. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au › species-varieties › lucerneLucerne - NSW Department of Primary Industries

    Lucerne (Medicago sativa) Description: Widely grown perennial legume with its main growth in spring, summer and autumn. It is best suited to a wide range of well‑drained, slightly acid to alkaline soils (pH Ca 5.2 - 7.5). Drought resistant. For good persistence it must be grazed or cut on rotation. Can dry out soil profiles to depth.

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlfalfaAlfalfa - Wikipedia

    Alfalfa (/ ælˈfælfə /) (Medicago sativa), also called lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. It is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. The name alfalfa is used in North America.

  10. www.lucerneaustralia.org.au › lucerne-info › how-toHow to Grow Lucerne Seed - Lucerne Australia

    Most lucerne seed produced in Australia is certified under OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) or AOSCA (Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies) protocols. To produce OECD certified seed, the crop must be planted with OECD basic seed to be eligible for certification.

  11. keys.lucidcentral.org › pastures › HtmlFactsheet - Lucerne - Key Search

    Lucerne. Scientific name (s) Medicago sativa. Strengths. Perennial, year round production. Deep rooting, extracts water and nutrients from depth, restricts watertable recharge. Moderate tolerance of soil salinity and sodicity. Responds quickly to spring and summer rainfall (or irrigation) Dual purpose (grazing and hay) Highly productive.