Forage Rape Offering the highest crude protein levels, forage rape is a great all-rounder for sheep, beef, or dairy. The crop is fast growing and can be ready within 12-14 weeks, and being a leafy type crop, there isn’t the requirement to wait for the crops to ‘bulb up’. Higher in protein than stubble turnips, although the leafy growth may not hold the stock as long. However, this can be useful for growing on wetter land where the crop needs to be utilised quickly. This can be broken down into true forage rapes or the rape/kale hybrids. Hybrid brassicas, with the ‘bounce back’ regrowth potential can be drilled up until the end of June for multiple grazing. To achieve good regrowth, there needs to be correct management and fencing. For a single graze, they can go up until mid-August. Forage Rape is more winter hardy than turnips, and can fill the requirement for an autumn sown crop to be utilised after Christmas.
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‘Producing quality feed in a short period of time’ Suitable for: Dairy, Beef & Sheep Sow: Spring, Early Summer & After Cereals Use: Autumn & Winter Key Points:
y ‘Bounce back’ potential y Good disease resistance y High protein leaves
12 Forage Crop Handbook 2021
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