Brassica & Forage Crops
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How it works
- BARMULTRA II provides high yields of high quality grass into the second year
- CONTEA Crimson clover is an erect type single cut annual clover, which will grow from seed to flowering in around 120 days. It should be cut before flowering for maximum quality
- LIGHTENING Persian clover is more prostrate type multi-cut annual species
Animal benefits
- Suitable for any livestock class including breeding sheep
- High yields of high protein (20%), high ME (12-14MJ) silage achievable
- Very long growing season
- Can shorten finishing period and lower winter feeding requirements compared to grass only
Environmental benefits
- Requires no Nitrogen applications in the first year
- Can leave up to 50kg N/ha in the soil for subsequent crops
- Attractive to bees and other insects
- Cleaner ground conditions than traditional brassica feeding systems and no bare soil overwinter
- Aggressive root system can improve soil structure and contribute to soil organic matter