In 2014 TFS entered into a research agreement with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to investigate the potential for phosphorus efficient legumes as an alternative to sub clover in the NSW Southern Tablelands. Two sites were created to identify which of the novel legumes with lower critical phosphorus requirements established, persisted and produced on pastures with different soil types when grazed by sheep and cattle.
The research team was made up of project leader, Phil Graham, Helena Warren the project officer and Richard Simpson from CSIRO. The trial ran for over three years with annual field days held at the trial sites for members to attend. A link to the final report from this project is provided below.
B.FDP.0036 Final Report DJA 18-10
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