Sainfoin OMICH

Betting on Resilience: Sainfoin Variety «Omich»

In high-risk farming environments where drought is the primary yield-limiting factor, choosing the «Omich» variety serves as an agrotechnical safeguard. Developed by breeders at the Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center, this variety is tailored for regions with harsh climates where standard forage crops often fail before the first cut.

Key Advantages

• Immune Shield: High resistance to root rot and fusarium minimizes losses in fields with high infectious pressure or poor crop rotation.
• Drought Tolerance: A deep and robust root system allows for efficient moisture uptake from lower soil horizons, ensuring stable vegetation even during periods of extreme precipitation deficit.
• Consistency: The breeder focused on reliability. Unlike less refined populations, «Omich» provides predictable yields of green mass and seeds.

Who is this variety for?

«Omich» is optimal for farms in forest-steppe and steppe zones focused on intensive livestock production. It is the choice for those who cannot afford the unstable yields of alfalfa or clover during dry years. Because it requires less chemical protection, it significantly lowers the cost of production per unit of forage.

If your goal is to establish long-term hayfields or pastures with high protein content while minimizing the risk of fungal infections, «Omich» meets the most demanding criteria for high-quality sainfoin.