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Forage options for summer and autumn

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Released/reviewed: Dec 2006

Many growers are looking for summer or autumn forage options to provide feed or ground cover. This article lists the major considerations when choosing a summer crop for a given paddock. It is a guide to help prompt questions rather than provide all the answers. Each paddock will be different.

As with any season, a successful summer forage crop will depend on good agronomic management. Your summer and autumn forage options are discussed here in detail. 

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