Problems and prospects of alfalfa cultivation in the north-west of the Russian Federation

Abstract

Alfalfa is the most widespread perennial legume forage crop in the world. Despite the obvious advantages of this crop, the expansion of production crops in the North-West of Russia is being held back for a number of reasons. Among the problems of cultivation, the main ones are the lack of seeds of zoned varieties and the non-compliance of soils with the requirements of culture. Prospects for the expansion of crops are seen in the breeding of plastic varieties and in the organization of their local seed production.