Alfalfa in South Korea depended on imports; we can grow it in our own land

It is expected that domestic cultivation of alfalfa, which is called the “queen of pastures” and is the most preferred feed crop for Korean cattle and dairy cow farmers, will begin in earnest. Alfalfa is a perennial legume native to Southwest Asia, and is an excellent forage for crude protein, minerals and vitamins. In order to support domestic production of alfalfa, the Rural Development Administration held an alfalfa harvest evaluation meeting on June 30 at a demonstration port in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, and introduced stable cultivation methods. ◆Cultivation is possible in paddy field and reclamation area… Drainage required = The optimal cultivation area for alfalfa is a soil with a deep soil depth (63 cm) and rich in organic matter, and a terrain with good drainage due to a gentle slope (less than 2%). However, in the domestic environment, it is known that cultivation is difficult due to unsuitable soil acidity, low fertility, and wetness during the rainy season. Regarding ...