Sainfoin

It is a perennial legume that is suited to thin chalk and limestone soils typically found in the South Downs and the Cotswolds. It can be difficult to establish in the northern part of the country and can be slow to get going. It produces a large pink flower that is attractive to pollinators. It is a natural wormer as it disrupts the worm live cycle. It contains tannins which help to bind proteins in the rumen and leads to better liveweight gain, no bloating and a reduction in greenhouse gases. It is a deep rooter and nitrogen fixer so will produce a large yield with no bagged nitrogen even in drought conditions.