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Clover

Pink/Red clover in flower.

Clover is a legume. Its ability to fix nitrogen improves pasture production. 

White clover is a perennial and is widely grown in combination with ryegrass. Red clover is short-lived – lasting around 2–4 years.

Clover provides high-quality feed.

IMAGE: Red clover in flower. © DairyNZ.

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