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Pasture growth
In the paddock1 quiz -
Indicator 1 - dark green patches1 quiz
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Indicator 2 - yellowing pastures1 quiz
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Indicator 3 - grass dominant pasture1 quiz
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Indicator 4 - stock camps1 quiz
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Indicator 5 - reduced summer growth1 quiz
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Indicator 6 - lucerne stunting1 quiz
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Sub-Clover and Legume NodulationPlants and pastures
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Indicator 7 - small, dark green leaves1 quiz
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Indicator 8 - bronzing of sub-clover1 quiz
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Indicator 9 - stunted sub-clover plants1 quiz
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Indicator 10 - few or white nodules1 quiz
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Soil CharacteristicsSoil surface and clover roots
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Indicator 11 - soil surface1 quiz
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Indicator 12 - soil disturbance1 quiz
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Weeds as Indicators of Soil ConditionHigh fertility indicators1 quiz
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Low fertility indicators1 quiz
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Indicator 8 – bronzing of sub-clover
Meat & Livestock Australia April 3, 2020
What do you see and when?
![](https://i0.wp.com/elearning.mla.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vis022.jpg?fit=569%2C170&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/elearning.mla.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vis023.jpg?fit=577%2C173&ssl=1)
- Bronzing of sub-clover leaf margins which develop into pale grey spots
- Seen in late winter and early spring
What could this indicate?
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- Potassium deficiency
- Avoid confusion with red-legged earth mite feeding damage, which occurs randomly across the leaves (pictured).
What test can I do to confirm?
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- Soil test with reference to potassium.
- Test strips of potassium fertiliser.