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Growing alfalfa in France as a high protein forage

11-11-2019 | |
The alfalfa is immediately dried after harvesting. Photos: Chris McCullough
The alfalfa is immediately dried after harvesting. Photos: Chris McCullough
Livestock farmers around the world are benefiting from using alfalfa as a high protein feed for cattle thanks to its high protein content. France is one of the major producers of alfalfa and exports the crop after drying it, to a number of different countries, some of which are affected by hot temperatures and long spells of drought. France itself was also affected by drought for the past 2 years and as a result many farmers decided to grow alfalfa as the grass was not growing. Around 80% of th


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Chris McCullough Freelance multi-media journalist
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