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Could herbal leys be the right fit for a spring reseed?

There has been a lot of interest in multi-species swards over the last few years and Lorna MacPherson, dairy consultant with SAC Consulting, says this interest is warranted

Katie Jones
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Could herbal leys be the right fit for a spring reseed?

"Multi-species swards, which include a variety of grasses, legumes and herbs, can thrive better in more challenging drought conditions compared to perennial ryegrass leys," she says. "Deep-rooting species...

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