Marshall

Marshall sub clover will be released in 2026 as the first commercial variety from the Barenbrug sub clover development program.  

Marshall was developed in partnership with SARDI to fulfil the role of Mintaro in mid-maturity sub clover applications. Marshall is an ideal choice as a stand-alone pasture legume for high yield forage, silage or hay production, or as a partner with other sub clovers in mixed perennial pastures.

Where to use Marshall

• Perennial pasture systems requiring mid-mid/late maturity sub clover
• Beef cattle and sheep grazing
• Specialty hay production and cropping breaks
• Temperate climate zones, winter dominant rainfall
• Slightly acidic to mildly alkaline clay soils to medium loams
• Replaces all applications for Mintaro sub clover.

Benefits of sowing Marshall

• Up to 24% total yield improvement over Clare and 19% over Mintaro
• Latest release in new family brachy sub clover developed for lower pH soils
• Improved early vigour, cool season yield and spring forage yield
• Seed hardness in ideal range for guarding against false breaks and reliable re-generation
• Improved seed burial to establish soil seed-bank
• Mid-maturity to suit a wide range of applications and partnering with other sub varieties.

Performance

Marshall has consistently demonstrated improved total yield potential compared to other mid and mid-late maturity brachy sub clovers.  Like most brachys, Marshall has improved forage yield compared to other sub and yanni clovers of similar maturity. Marshall has also demonstrated excellent autumn establishment, improved yield in cool seasons with some flexibility to continue to yield post-flowering, later into spring.