At the present time fodder galega (Galega orientalis Lam.) is a well-known new fodder crop in Estonia, which has found a certain place among other legume fodder crops. It has a stable growing area and it is approved by farmers.
Considering the fact that the plant was first introduced at the Estonian Research Institute of Agriculture in 1970ies and these studies are until now, due to a lot of experience, the basic material for researchers and practicians studying galega, the need for recording this collective scientific work has come actual.
The present monograph summarises the scientific research studies made with fodder galega in Estonia. Multidisciplinary approach in galega studies has enabled to create a database about galega's introduction, its biology, agrotechnology, feeding value, seed growing and breeding.
Galega is a valuable honey plant but also a beautiful decorative plant for growing in a home garden. It surprises us with its indulgence. Many stony slopes turn beautiful and fertile due to growing galega. Galega fields are favourite places for goats. They give the spectator of an unforgettable picture when jumping over plant tops.