Alfalfa is cultivated as an important forage crop.

Explanation:

Alfalfa is a leguminous plant that is also known as lucerne and scientifically as Medicago. France, Spain, and Italy are the primary producers in Europe. Around 85% of production is produced in these three nations. Alfalfa is the most common forage plant used in cattle feed and is a good source of protein and carotene. Alfalfa can retain all of the benefits of fresh fodder by dehydrating the plant.