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Siriver

Alfalfa

  • Dormancy 9 winter activity rating
  • Suitable for both hay production and or grazing
  • Resistant to Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, Blue Green Aphid and Pea Aphid

Siriver was derived from Hunter River and CUF 101 in response to aphid pressures in Australia during the late 1970’s. It has been a popular variety into the MENA region for many years where it is used in high intensity hay producing markets.


Siriver has been outclassed and superseded by multiple products in the market including Barenbrug varieties SARDI 10 Series 2, PX1 and PX2.

 

Key features

  • Dormancy 9 winter activity rating
  • Suitable for both hay production and or grazing
  • Resistant to Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, Blue Green Aphid and Pea Aphid
  • Susceptible to Stem Nematode, Red Legged Earth Mite, Phytopthora Root Rot, Crown Rot and Bacterial Wilt

 

Rainfall  350mm + / Irrigated

pH  5.5 – 8.0

Soils  Deep well drained

AL or Agricote

 

 

Alfalfa

A highly productive perennial that will generally out-yield most other pasture species in light-medium soils in dry environments. Alfalfa is an excellent source of nutritious feed that should be a strong consideration where there is opportunity for production.

A highly productive perennial that will generally out-yield most other pasture species in light-medium soils in dry environments. Alfalfa is an excellent source of nutritious feed that should be a strong consideration where there is opportunity for production.

A highly productive perennial that will generally out-yield most other pasture species in light-medium soils in dry environments. Alfalfa is an excellent source of nutritious feed that should be a strong consideration where there is opportunity for production.