Strategic irrigation stress can lift lucerne seed yield and returns

More water isn't always better for alfalfa seed production. A five-year trial in South Australia found that delaying irrigation until plants showed early signs of leaf drop generally increased seed yield and gross margins, Phys.org reports. The study suggests that strategic irrigation stress can actually improve overall returns for growers.

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