Onohoiskaya 6 — a variety of variable alfalfa (Medicago sativa L. nothosubsp. varia), representing a legume crop widely used in agriculture. This variety was registered in 1946 and is distinguished by its high adaptability to various climatic conditions, confirmed by its approval for cultivation in regions such as Irkutsk Oblast, Krasnoyarsk Krai, the Republic of Buryatia, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Republic of Tuva, and the Republic of Khakassia. The breeder of the variety is the Siberian Federal Scientific Center for Agrobiotechnologies of the RAS, and the approval was issued with the participation of the Buryat Research Institute of Agriculture.
Alfalfa Onohoiskaya 6 is valued for its high protein, fiber, and other beneficial substance content, making it indispensable in livestock feeding and the food industry. Thanks to its nutritional properties, this variety contributes to improving feed quality and increasing livestock productivity. Alfalfa as a crop is widely distributed in various regions of Russia, including the Central Black Earth, Volga, and North Caucasian regions, which attests to its universality and importance in the agricultural sector.
The Onohoiskaya 6 variety belongs to the group of legume grasses, which ensures its ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen and improve its structure. This makes it not only a valuable feed plant but also a useful component of crop rotations, promoting sustainable development of agricultural land. Thanks to its agronomic characteristics and nutritional value, alfalfa Onohoiskaya 6 is a reliable choice for farmers and agrarians seeking to increase feed production efficiency and improve livestock product quality.
