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Plantain cultivars

pure plantain crop, inset: plantain in flower in a mixed pasture

Plantain is a herb that is easy to establish and grows well in most pasture systems. Its root system enables plantain to tolerate dry conditions. Plantain is grown in a pasture mix or as a special-purpose crop.

Plantain provides high-quality feed.

IMAGE: Main image is a pure plantain crop with an inset of plantain in flower in a mixed pasture. © DairyNZ.

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