Productivity obtainment in green mass of red clover varieties in the southern part of the Pskov region

The article presents the results of the research conducted on the experimental field of the Velikiye Luki State Agricultural Academy in the southern part of the Pskov region intended to assess the productivity of six varieties of red clover in 2022-2023. The researchers have determined the shoot-forming ability, plant structure, botanical composition of the grass stand, yields of green and dry masses, chemical composition and nutritional value. The two-year field studies have made it possible to recommend the early-ripening Taylen variety, the late-ripening Vitebchanin variety as well as a well-known Trio variety, taken as a standard in the experiment, to be used for cultivation in production, as they are most adapted to these growing conditions and the requirements of modern forage production.