Increasing Resilience to summer drought - trialling Lucerne

Project will aim to monitor the establishment and management of a crop of lucerne which is drought resistant, potentially making Welsh farms resilient to recurring drier summers.  Lambs will graze the crop and their performance will be compared to a traditional ryegrass and clover ley. Data will be collected on crop yields, lamb performance and health, and economic analysis of both crops. This TOF will contribute to the Sustainable Land Management outcomes including:

  • Resilient and productive farms 
  • Reduce, reuse and recycle inputs, nutrients and waste 
  • Reduce on farm emissions and maximise carbon sequestration 
  • Protect and enhance the farm ecosystem