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In the context of the two broad types of farming systems in WANA, barley-based in the drier areas and wheat-based in the wetter areas, this paper defines what is meant by forage legumes, describes the three main ways in which they are utilized as animal feed, and explains how they fit into the crop sequence. It concludes by outlining future research issues, first to identify the most suitable legumes, and then to find the most effective means of persuading the farmer to adopt them.
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Jones, M.J. (1990). The Role of Forage Legumes in Rotation with Cereals in Mediterranean Areas. In: Osman, A.E., Ibrahim, M.H., Jones, M.A. (eds) The Role of Legumes in the Farming Systems of the Mediterranean Areas. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 38. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1019-5_17
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