L97 lucerne sets a new standard in the highly winter active category, delivering excellent forage yields without compromising quality. Bred in saline conditions, it extends the range of soils where lucerne can thrive. With outstanding winter growth, L97 ensures consistent, high-quality feed year round, for grazing or cutting.
Allowing for faster, more reliable establishment in adverse conditions
Suited to a range of soil types, producing exceptional forage in both saline and non-saline conditions
Increased leaf-to-stem ratio, producing high quality forage, suitable for both grazing & hay production
Specifically developed to thrive in Australia’s unique climates and soil types, ensuring better performance and resilience
Promotes sustainability by offering a seed variety that is aligned with the needs of Australian farmers
Extended cutting and grazing opportunities in autumn and winter
Highly winter active 10
Sheep, beef, dairy
Hay, grazing, silage
Dryland: 4-10kg/ha
Rainfall/irrigation: 18-25kg/ha
In rain grown stands, 500-1200mm annually (subtropics); 250-800mm annually (southern and western Australia).
High – 7
Goldstrike XLR8®
The AlfaGen Seeds lucerne breeding program has a long history of developing highly winter active varieties with outstanding forage yields and quality, with robust pest and disease packages. The current commercial highly winter active portfolio available for farmers is no exception.
Over the last 5 years, the AlfaGen lucerne breeding team has developed new lucerne varieties in the 8 to 10 dormancy ranges that consistently outperform current commercial varieties. The graph shows that customers can produce up to an extra 16% DM/ha/year, growing AlfaGen elite varieties, based in the extensive multi-season and multi-site evaluation program.
For the full details of the trial, check out the Lucerne Advisor.
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.
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.
Discover practical advice and local insights from across Australia. Our articles bring together real people, real results and knowledge worth sharing.
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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.
