LUKAL

Consistent forage yields with German genetics

Lokal alfalfa from the breeders at NPZ Lembke is a professional solution for farms focused on intensive dairy farming and the establishment of durable forage land. The primary value of this variety lies in its ability to maintain high productivity over several years, which is crucial for long-term crop rotation planning.

Agronomic resilience as an economic foundation

The main concern for agronomists when working with alfalfa is soil pathogens, which can destroy crops in their first year. Lokal demonstrates high resistance to bacterial wilt and verticillium wilt. This means that even in high-moisture conditions or during intensive land use, the stand remains consistent, retaining high density for up to 3–4 years.

A bonus for farms practicing complex crop rotations: the variety possesses biological resistance to potato wart. This removes limitations when planning field structures and allows for the effective integration of perennial grasses into rotations with potatoes or other vegetable crops.

Development and harvesting specifics

The variety forms a robust but easily mowed stand, reaching 70–90 cm in height. This stem morphology ensures:

• An optimal balance between vegetative mass and leafiness.
• Rapid windrow drying after cutting, which speeds up haylage or hay production in unpredictable weather.
• Minimal nutrient loss during mechanized harvesting.

Lokal is a reliable tool for obtaining high-protein forage with minimal risk of yield loss due to disease. By choosing this variety, the farm hedges against the unnecessary costs of premature reseeding and secures a stable foundation for cattle feed rations.