Considerations for clover establishment

Andre van Barneveld from Graise Consultancy covers some of the key considerations when looking to establishing clovers and legumes, and overall aims for reducing artificial nitrogen for a sustainable farming system. Focusing on soil health, nutrient availability, pH, timing of sowing and soil conditions when considering a full reseed or stitching into existing swards.
Chapters
0.00 - General introduction of Andre and sustainability overview
6.05 - Establishing clover overview and ground rules
7.09 - Dealing with Weeds
8.58 - Looking at the soil environment, pH, minerals, NPK, slurry and farm yard manure.
9.06 - pH
9.27 - Calcium to magnesium ratios
11.54 - Nitrogen application and the trade off with clover
16.30 - What are we trying to achieve? Root structure and resilience.
19.11 - Temperature and moisture at time of sowing.
20.33 - Importance of seed to soil contact
22.15 - Reseeding options and methods
31.49 - Red clover establishment
40.30 - Other considerations, rhizobia, varieties and leaf size.
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