FORAGE RAPE
Forage rape is an excellent catch crop between grass leys or between winter and spring crops. Forage rape is preferentially chosen when fattening lambs or flushing ewes and can also be lightly grazed by cattle. The following guidelines will enable you to choose the appropriate variety for your situation
INTERVAL
A Rape/Kale hybrid with exceptional palatability suitable for filling a feed gap during the summer/ autumn months • Suitable for fattening lambs or dairy cows • Utilisation between 10-12 weeks from sowing • 111% total dry matter yield • 8 mildew resistance • Recommended grazing; Summer/Autumn A proven variety for finishing lambs, due to its consistent performance over the years • Suitable for sheep grazing • This variety is very palatable and digestible • 100% total dry matter yield • 8 mildew resistance • Recommended grazing; Winter
HOBSON
SOWING INFORMATION
• Sowing Period: May-August • Direct Drilling: 2.5kg/acre • Broadcasting: 4kg/acre • Available for Utilisation 12-14 weeks after sowing • Average Dry Matter Yield: 3.5-4 tonnes/ha • Average Fresh Yield: 24-35 tonnes/ha • Dry Matter: 11-12% • Crude Protein: 19-20% • Digestibility Value: 65D • Digestibility Value: 10-11 MJ/kg DM YIELD & FEED QUALITY
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