Alfalfa

An environmentally friendly, sustainable crop like no other

Alfalfa Hay, Medicago Sativa, is one of the most important forage crops cultivated in agriculture. It is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle and horses. Alfalfa has the highest feed value of commonly grown hay crops.

It is considered to be a complete animal feed with its high nutritional value. It contains between 15% to 23% crude protein, as well as amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Our farmers produce some of the best alfalfa in the world.

Benefits

Alfalfa has many great attributes as a forage and for also helping sustainability in agriculture.  

Great for beef, dairy cattle and equine use.
Excellent when used in crop rotation.
Highly beneficial for soil health.
Effective at storing carbon due to a massive root system.
Excels at carbon sequestration through nitrogen production.
A rich source of dietary fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Provides a much-needed biodiversity for migratory birds.
Promotes bee reproduction and pollination of other crops.

Specifications

Type
Description
Crude Protein
RFV
Supreme
Good green color, 10% bleach maximum, with good leaf retention and soft texture
>22%
>185
Supreme
Fair to good color with up to 20% bleach, fair to good leaf retention
>22%
>185
Supreme
Good green color, 10% bleach maximum, with good leaf retention and soft texture
>22%
>185
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