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Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Results from an ongoing trial in the Teagasc Derrypatrick herd show grass-clover production systems supporting greater performance than a high-performing grass system.

SUCKLERS 8 March 2026

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Derrypatrick herd

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

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