Self-reseeding pasture legumes for sustainable sheep farming in Sardinia

Self-reseeding pasture legumes in South Sardinia improve forage yield and quality, enhance soil health, reduce tillage, and support biodiversity on shallow, acidic soils. The farmer successfully tested Trifolium species and other legumes in mixtures with cereals or grasses, achieving better erosion control, nitrogen enrichment, and carrying capacity. Challenges include weed control, grazing management, and parasite risk. Successful adoption requires soils with low seed bank density and local technical support.