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Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is the most widely grown forage crop in the world with an estimated 32 million hectares cultivated worldwide. Although several unsuccessful attempts have previously been made to develop acid tolerant lucerne genotypes, the ARC has been able to select a number of lucerne lines that grow well under highly acidic soil conditi...
Within South Africa, there is a lack of pasture species that are adapted to the water-limited agro-ecological areas of the country. Brachiaria grass, native to Africa, has recently been identified as highly productive forages, and has gained importance for its climate-smart qualities. Various Brachiaria grass hybrids are reputed to have a significa...
