4256: Preliminary evaluation of perennial forage legumes for organic farming in Finland

Nykänen, A.; Leinonen, P. and Nykänen-Kurki, P. (2003) Preliminary evaluation of perennial forage legumes for organic farming in Finland. Paper presented at The kick-off meeting, Solsona, Spain, 22-24 February 2002; Published in Helgadóttir, Á. and Dalmannsdóttir, S., Eds. COST-852 Quality legume-based forage systems for contrasting environments, page pp. 131-133.

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Summary

In 1998-2001 fourteen forage legume species were evaluated for their productivity in mixed organic swards. The aim was to find new alternatives for red clover. Medicago falcata produced the highest dry matter yield (about 11 000 kg/ha/year). Dry matter production of Trifolium pratense, Trifolium hybridum and Medicago sativa varied from 2 200 to 10 600 kg/ha/year.

Document Language:	English
Keywords:	forage legumes, perennial cultivation, organic farming
Subject Areas:	Crop husbandry > Production systems > Pasture and forage crops
Research affiliation:	Finland > MTT Agrifood Research
Orgprints ID Number:	4256
Contact:	Koistinen, Riitta
Deposited On:	16 February 2005
EPrint Type:	Conference paper
Published?:	Published
Peer Review Status:	Not peer-reviewed

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