Getting ready to sow some Lucerne? Our top 3 tips are: 1. Plan ahead! Prepare your paddocks 12 months to 2 years ahead of time, making sure the soil is free of as many weeds as possible prior to establishment. 2. Test your soil. Check and correct any nutrient deficiencies for the best results and make sure the chosen paddock is free draining 3. Sow properly. Sow when the soil temperature is at least 10 degrees and rising and make sure you have selected the best cultivar for your system. Inoculat

It's important to understand how to graze your lucerne crop so it's managed well and you hit performance targets. Currently your lucerne will be rocketing away at peak production, but with the potential for a dry summer it's smart to review your grazing management. • Start to graze the first paddock when lucerne is approximately 15 - 20cm high (1500 kgDM/ha) • Graze for 5-7 days until all green leaf and soft stem is gone • Allow 35-42 days' recovery (any shorter reduces root size and stem height