An alternative to increasingly expensive fertiliser is emerging for farmers in a colourful crop which can add nitrogen to the soil.

Sunn hemp is a legume that can be used a cover crop to improve soil health.

Rural Reporter Jefferson Shaw spoke with Queensland's Department of Primary Industry Principle Scientist Paul Grundy about the benefits and drawbacks.

An alternative to increasingly expensive fertiliser is emerging for farmers in a colourful crop which can add nitrogen to the soil.
Sunn hemp is a legume that can be used a cover crop to improve soil health.
Rural Reporter Jefferson Shaw spoke with Queensland's Department of Primary Industry Principle Scientist Paul Grundy about the benefits and drawbacks.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.