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L70®

LUCERNE
: Medicago sativa

L70 lucerne has become a leading winter active lucerne variety in the Australian market and an excellent fit for both grazing and forage production. L70 has a good pest and disease package with superior yields over Aurora, making it a more profitable option.

Features & benefits

Improved genetics over Aurora

Greater leaf-to-stem ratio, boosting overall yield

Cost-effective option

An affordable choice without compromising on quality and yield

Good pest and disease package

Increased production and performance compared with Aurora

Quick facts

Dormancy

Winter active 7

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Sowing rate

Dryland: 4-10kg/ha

Rainfall/irrigation: 18-25kg/ha

Rainfall

Dryland typically requires 500mm to 1200mm annually (subtropics) and 250mm to 800mm annually (southern and western Australia). Irrigation is preferred.

Grazing tolerance

High – 6

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

Key strengths of L70® lucerne

Thinking about adding this to your program? Here’s why it’s a smart choice for achieving consistent results season after season.

  • Reliable yields under a wide range of conditions
  • Economical option
  • Selected for dryland conditions
Lucerne global breeding program

Learn about our global lucerne breeding program

Our advanced breeding program brings together elite genetics and years of research and expertise to deliver lucerne varieties that thrive in tough conditions – delivering quality, persistence, and yield where it counts.

Download the Lucerne Advisor

The Lucerne Advisor series is your practical guide to lucerne success, from paddock preparation and establishment to grazing management and persistence. Clear, easy-to-follow advice written for Australian conditions.

Lucerne advisor
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Give your seed the strongest start

At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.