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==Clovers and Lucerne==
 
==Clovers and Lucerne==
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[[File:Clover.jpg|clover|200px|right]]
File:Whiteclover.jpg|White Clover
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[[File:Lucerne flowers.jpg|Lucerne|200px|right]]
File:Alfalfa.jpg|Lucerne
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===Characteristics===<!----Write below this line--->
 
===Characteristics===<!----Write below this line--->
 
Clovers are either white or red varieties.  Clovers and Lucerne (aka Alfalfa) have a higher protein concentration and a higher mineral concentration (e.g. calcium) than grasses.  Lucerne can be grazed or conserved as a monoculture.  Lucernes also have a higher protein concentration than grasses.  Legume silages tend to be more difficult to achieve a good fermentation, inoculants are usually required.     
 
Clovers are either white or red varieties.  Clovers and Lucerne (aka Alfalfa) have a higher protein concentration and a higher mineral concentration (e.g. calcium) than grasses.  Lucerne can be grazed or conserved as a monoculture.  Lucernes also have a higher protein concentration than grasses.  Legume silages tend to be more difficult to achieve a good fermentation, inoculants are usually required.     
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