We offer an increasing range of mixtures containing Red Clover driven by increasing awareness of the benefits plus the availability of more persistent and adaptable varieties.

Benefits 
✓ Very high yield potential ±13 tonnes DM/hectare
✓ Drought tolerant
✓ Compatible with many grasses adding ± 3 tonnes/ha/annum DM to grass leys
✓ Adapted to most soils and regions
✓ Flexibility of management
✓ High protein content 18–22% CP and good ME
✓ Protein naturally protected from degradation in ensiling
✓ High level of aerobic stability of the silage
✓ Excellent for late summer and autumn lamb grazing
✓ Fixes ±150kg N/ha/year
✓ Potential to dramatically improve soil structure

Drawbacks 
✗ Low sugar levels and protein buffers fermentation, especially at low DM%
✗ Need for a four year break between crops
✗ Up to three years persistence—but getting longer
✗ Naturally high in oestrogen, this can influence fertility of ewes
✗ Not persistent under hard grazing
✗ Very aggressive, can swamp grass in mixtures
✗ Bloat risk when grazing

Red Clover Varieties:

Varieties are selected for high yield and adaptability.

Key varieties:
1–2 years: Merviot, Merula, Atlantis, Lemmon, AberClaret, .
3–4 years: AberClaret,  AberChianti, Corvus, Milvus, Magellan, Atlantis

*Full details from Recommended List available from Field Options