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MAS ALFA Portfolio
The choice of lucerne seeds is a very important decision for farmers, as this crop is cultivated for between three and five years for long-term hay production. Over the past five years, the production of lucerne seeds has been regularly impacted by climate disruption (droughts, irregular and heavy rainfalls at harvest time), with this regularly leading to seed shortages for certain varieties.
In this context, it is a challenge to ensure the exact varietal composition of the product for all customers. Our priority is to deliver high-performing products regardless of their varietal compositions. To meet this challenge, MAS Seeds® has selected a pool of high-performing varieties.
The MAS ALFA portfolio consists of pure varieties in all available dormancy classes. The product name indicates its dormancy class.
Example: MAS ALFA 4 = dormancy 4.
The MAS ALFA DUO portfolio was created by combining two varieties to create dormancy groups and, therefore, a symbiosis effect that secures the yield and improves the reliability of production. The product names indicate their dormancy classes.
Example: MAS ALFA DUO 4 = dormancy 4.
The MAS ALFA QUATTRO portfolio includes the most complex and resilient products, as it was created by combining four varieties from compatible dormancy classes
MAS Seeds® lucerne R&D network
Our research involves meticulously analysing and selecting lucerne varieties based on their individual performances (yield, protein content) and agronomic characteristics, such as resilience after sowing, winter hardiness and start of growth after winter. The ability of varieties to combine in the field to maximise and stabilise production is carefully tested. MAS Seeds® has therefore set up a lucerne R&D network in several countries (Romania, Russia, Spain and Italy). The main objective is to evaluate and select the best varieties of lucerne.
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MAS Seeds Research & Development
Learn how MAS Seeds® produces hybrid varieties that deliver high and secure top yields.
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Discover a full range of MAS ALFA lucerne products across all dormancies.
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Our local teams visit farms and distributors on-site to give you the best advice for your location. Find your local MAS Seeds® consultant by visiting a country website or fill out our contact form here.