This crop has a wide sowing window and is suitable for providing autumn and winter keep for both sheep and cattle.
Sowing Information |
Yield & Feed
Quality |
May to end of August |
Approx' dry matter yield: 1.4 tons/acre |
Direct drill 2.5 kg/acre |
Fresh
yield: 18-21 tons/acre |
Broadcast
4kg/acre |
Dry matter: 12-14% |
Crude Protein: 19-20% |
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D.value: 65 |
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ME: 10-11 Mj/kg DM |
Variety |
Description |
Hobson |
Highly digestable variety with good standing power and mildew |
Stego |
good combination of yield and and disease resistance |
Interval |
Fast establishing,winter hardy variety with good mildew resistance,yields are 20% over Emerald |
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