CONTEA

Italian breeding for high-productivity livestock farming

The Contea clover variety is the result of breeding work by Roberto Guarnieri, aimed at creating a high-protein forage resource. The Italian genetics from Greenland Seeds are focused on the maximum conversion of green mass into nutritional units, making this variety a popular choice for farms operating under intensive management.

Agronomic profile and productivity

This variety belongs to the red clover category and shows stable performance when adhering to a seeding rate of 12–15 kg/ha. A plant height in the range of 40–80 cm allows for efficient mechanized harvesting, both for hay and green mass. The fibrous root system ensures excellent adaptability to the soil profile, contributing to rapid regrowth after each cut.

• Protein potential: A high concentration of protein makes Contea a valuable component of the cattle diet.
• Vegetation dynamics: A maturity period of 80 to 110 days allows for precise forage harvesting plans tailored to regional climate conditions.
• Ecological role: The flowering period (10–20 days) makes these fields an excellent honey-producing asset.

Roberto Guarnieri's reputation is built on strict control of varietal purity. For farmers, this means predictable results: the variety is resistant to frequent mowing and restores vegetative mass quickly, which is critical in conditions of summer rainfall deficits. Using Contea seeds is an investment in the energy value of an enterprise's forage base.