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Legumes

Legumes are an important component of NZ perennial pastures whether they are finishing properties or less developed hill country properties with tussock and oversown pastures. The predominant legume is white clover and it is incorporated in to all or most perennial pasture mixtures, both for the feed quality component and the ability to fix nitrogen.

White clover
Red clover
Lucerne
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Lotus spp.
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