Red Clover

Red clover is an excellent protein rich crop which can be grazed in situ or cut and ensiled. It is a leguminous crop which has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil, reducing fertility costs for the following crop. Red clover can be grown as a stand alone crop or combined with a companion, such as Italian ryegrass. Red clover can help existing pastures by increasing the protein level and quality and reduce the level of nitrogen fertiliser needed.

Red clover and red clover/ryegrass silages provide good complementary forages for energy crops such as maize or wholecrop cereal silages. It is a high intake forage that is able to stimulate the rumen environment by supplying large quantities of rumen degradable protein.

Management of clover from establishment to harvesting must be good in order to achieve a quality forage. axphast or axcool applied to red clover silage will result in a stable, efficient preservation of crop nutrients.