Forage Crops
Forage Crops We offer a full range of forage crops from high yielding harvested crops like Fodder Beet, Maize and wholecrop to in-situ grazed brassicas. To determine which option suits best, consider the window for growing the crop, rotation, site and intended use.
Choose the correct Forage Crop
Species
Sowing time
Sowing rate /ha
Utilization period
Fresh yield t/ha
Dry matter t/ha
Crude Protein %
ME MJ /ha
ME kg/DM
Fodder beet
March - April
100,000 seeds
Winter
75 - 124
15 - 18
9
162 - 202
11
Kale
April - July
5 - 7 kg
Autumn/Winter
70 - 80
8 - 10
10 - 11
80 - 110
12.5
Stubble turnip
May - Aug
5 - 7 kg
Summer - Tyfon Autumn Winter
35 - 40
3.5-4
17 - 18
38 - 44
11
Forage rape
May - Aug
6 - 8kg
Summer/Autumn Winter/late Winter Autumn/early Winter Winter/late Winter
25 - 35
3.5 - 4.5
19 - 20
35 - 49
11
Swedes
April - June
350 - 800g graded 3 - 5kg direct
70 - 80
8 - 10
10 - 11
89 - 131
12.5
Forage rye
Sept - Oct
185kg
Early Spring
20 - 25
5 - 6
10 - 11
50 - 60
10
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