# Mixing oats and alfalfa improves forage and reduces projected emissions

> A study in Ethiopia by Nottingham Trent University, ICARDA and Jimma University found that sowing oats and alfalfa together in equal proportions produced 21% more dry matter than oats alone under rainfed conditions without fertilizer or irrigation. The mix also improved forage nutrition, silage quality and several soil fertility indicators.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T21:09:39.242Z
- Category: report · region Ethiopia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101787-mixing-oats-and-alfalfa-improves-forage-and-reduces-projected-emissions
- Commodities: [Alfalfa Hay](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ALFALFA.md)

## Why it matters

A higher-yielding, better-quality forage mix could ease feed supply for livestock producers over time, but the study is small-scale research with no immediate effect on commodity prices.

## Sources

- mundoagropecuario.com: https://mundoagropecuario.com/avena-alfalfa-forraje-emisiones-ganaderia/

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