The Lucerne Management Handbook
Fourth Edition
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Illustrations
78 pages
Publisher:
Queensland Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries
2002
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Description
Understanding more about lucerne, and its production problems, is the key to gaining the most from this potentially lucrative crop. Areas of both dryland and irrigated lucerne are expanding in Queensland - it is one of the most valuable fodder and pasture plants in Australian agriculture. This new edition of The Lucerne Management Handbook contains the latest, up-to-date information on lucerne growing and harvesting. Drawing widely on expertise throughout the industry, from within DPI and from interstate, this edition identifies the factors that impact on successful lucerne production and offers practical advice for their management.
The book is written for both intending and experienced lucerne growers, agronomists, and students. This new edition contains the latest information on growing and harvesting this potentially lucrative crop. Topics cover: - irrigation and fertiliser requirements;
- selection of suitable cultivars;
- dormancy and growth patterns;
- effective control of diseases, pests and weeds;
- grazing management;
- haymaking; and
- costs and returns.
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Making Lucerne Pay - Integrating Crops and Lucerne on Mixed Farms
Forage Conservation - Making Quality Silage and Hay in Australia
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