HERFS/AUTUMN BONUS TYDSKRIF 2026

SUMMER PERENNIAL LEGUME 1 Koöperasie Street, Oudtshoorn, South Africa +27 44 203 5295 | » Broad adaptability frommulti-environment selection » Excellent persistence and multi-year productivity » High-quality leafy forage with strong protein levels » Reliable yield performance across seasons » Ideal for hay, grazing, and mixed livestock systems Nutrient demand (kg|ha) N P K Ca Mg Establishment 0 20 30 10 5 Top dressing 10 30 40 15 10 » 10 – 25 t DM|ha|annum » Grazing » Hay » Silage The informationprovided inthistechnicalproductsheet isderived fromtrustedandreliablesourcesand ispresentedwith the sincere intention to be accurate. While every effort has been made to ensure precision, AgroFors disclaims any legal liability fortheconsequencesresulting fromtheacceptanceoftheserecommendations.Product imagesare for illustration purposesonly.Varietiesmarkedwithan*areexperimentalandpendingregistrationforinclusionontheNationalVarietyList. Planting date JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Seed size ± 460 000 seeds|kg 5 , 0 – 7 , 5 800 – 1 200 mm Deep , well-drained soils. Seeding rate 25 – 30 kg|ha SOIL REQUIREMENTS USES PRODUCTION POTENTIAL FERTILI S ER REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHMENT KEY FEATURES Lucerne Dormancy 8 AlphaTec821* is ahigh-performing, winter-active lucernebred from selections grown across multiple environments, ensuring excellent adaptability, persistence, and stable yield in diverse South African conditions. This variety produces dense, leafy forage with high protein and digestibility, making it ideal for both hay production and intensive grazing systems. Its strong regrowth ability and robust stand longevity makes AlphaTec 821* a dependable, all-round performer for farmers seeking consistent production. pH Medicago sativa AlphaTec 821