White clover is usually swon as a component of mixed sward pastures, where it is in continual competition for resources which companion grasses, and at times other legumes or herbs. It is Dm yield in mixes varies widely. For example, it has been measured at less than 1 t DM/ha( Brougham 1960) and up to 7 t DM/ha (Ball et all 1978) in mixed swards.
When soil N concentration is low and reserves have not yet been created with organic matter, white clover contributes significantly to DM yield, but it is a contribution in developed farm situations is seldom over 30% at a single grazing and often much less. This is not helped by the high use of N based fertiliser on many farms, which gives a further competitive advantage to grasses over clover. Research
When soil N concentration is low and reserves have not yet been created with organic matter, white clover contributes significantly to DM yield, but it is a contribution in developed farm situations is seldom over 30% at a single grazing and often much less. This is not helped by the high use of N based fertiliser on many farms, which gives a further competitive advantage to grasses over clover. Research