Production potential and quality of lucerne feed

Abstract

Production properties in three cultivars of lucerne (NS Slavija, NS Novosadjanka H-11 and Evropa) were followed under the environmental conditions of Northern Metohija over the three-years’ time. Hay yield and its components were also monitored, being as follows: plant height, foliage surface index (FSI) and its share in an overall dry matter yield as well as the ash and nitrogen-free extractive matter quality parameters (NFM).

In addition to its highest yield of 14,0 t/ha, NS Slavija also had the highest values in the majority of characteristics under way (foliage surface index, its share in entire content of dry matter, the contents of crude fat matter and crude ash).