Monarch Ley Mixtures Now with. Grass Mixtures

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1 Monarch Ley Mixtures 2017 Now with Grass Mixtures

2 Why choose Monarch Leys? When it comes to picking the right grass mixture, you need to be sure that your choice offers the best balance of performance and value available. The combination of the factors below, together with the experience and knowledge of our authorised distributors, means Monarch customers can be sure they have nothing but the best. Index So what makes Monarch a CUT and a BITE above the rest? FIRST CLASS SEED QUALITY Ensuring more viable seeds in every bag INNOVATIVE SEED TREATMENT HEADSTART GOLD ensures rapid germination and stronger, healthier plants TETRAPLOID POWER Optimum levels of tetraploid grasses means high sugars and improved intakes TOP PERFORMING VARIETIES We include varieties endorsed by the UK Recommended Lists UNRIVALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE Expert advice from our team of seed specialists enables growers to make the most of our products NOW INCLUDES LG ANIMAL NUTRITION MIXTURES A unique range of mixtures designed to be superior in their nutritional quality, leading to improved production and ultimately more profit. Value of Reseeding 1-2 Seed Quality 3 How to Establish a New Ley 4 Seed Treatment 5 LG Animal Nutrition 6-11 Monarch Mixture Selection Chart Matrix Dual Purpose Mixtures Other Grass Products Other Key Crops Organic Mixtures Other Useful Literature 40 Cutting Mixtures Grazing Mixtures Contacts IBC Terms & Conditions of Sale All varieties and products listed in this catalogue are offered strictly subject to safe harvest, final certification and remaining unsold on receipt of orders. All other Terms & Conditions of Sale will be advised by your individual Monarch stockist.

3 Why is reseeding so important? Value of Reseeding Good grass leys can contribute hugely to lowering production costs. A typical medium term ley produces more energy per acre than a high yielding crop of feed wheat in each of its first 4 years. As a sward ages however, its yield and quality decreases significantly. This is caused largely by the ingress of lower yielding, lower quality weed grasses. The table below shows how the energy yield from a grass ley changes over time and how this can lead to increased feed bills. Age of Sward (Years) Ryegrass Content (%) Yield (DM/ha) Herbage ME (MJ/kg DM) Lost ME Grown (MJ/ha) Milk equivalent of lost ME (litres/ha) Concentrate cost to replace lost ME ( /Ha) ,320 1, ,200 4, ,260 7, ,600 9,849 1, ,400 12,226 1,279 Source: AHDB Dairy 1

4 Value of Reseeding Value of Reseeding Chart Studies carried out at Teagasc Agriculture and Food Development Authority in Ireland have shown that increasing the proportion of annual reseeding leads to an increase in herbage production. This enables stocking rates to be increased, improving overall farm profitabilty as shown in the chart below. Grass Utilisation (Kg DM/Ha) Proportion of Farm Reseeded (%) Net Profit (c/l) Grass DM Utilised (kg/ha) Net Profit in Euro Cents per Litre (c/l) Source: Shalloo et al 2011 Benefits of Reseeding Energy: new grasses have a higher ME when grazed or cut. ME values are directly related to improvements in liveweight gain and milk production. Digestibility: new leys are more digestible, increasing feed efficiency and intakes. Palatability: new mixtures are more palatable, especially if there is a high inclusion of tetraploid grasses, meaning livestock will eat more. Disease resistance: better disease resistance in newer varieties increases yield and palatability. Drought tolerance: tetraploid grasses are deeper rooted than diploid grasses. Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass has a larger root mass than a conventional ryegrass. Increasing the content of either will reduce susceptibility to drought. Fertiliser use: new leys will show a higher yield response to nitrogen. Reseeding also gives the opportunity to restore or increase levels of nitrogen fixing clover. Extended growing season: leys containing Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass grow at lower temperatures, meaning earlier turnout and extra autumn grazing. 2

5 Seed Quality In the UK there are two quality standards of grass seed. Many grass mixtures only meet EU minimum quality standards. Some mixtures adhere to the Higher Voluntary Standard which has more stringent purity requirements. It is our aim to supply Monarch leys at quality levels that exceed both of these standards. Purity EU Quality Monarch Quality Pure Seed 96% 98% Inert Matter 3.2% 2% Weed Species 0.8% Trace A 13KG ACRE BAG FROM OTHER GRASS SUPPLIERS COULD CONTAIN OVER 0.5KG OF INERT MATERIAL AND WEED SEEDS! Germination Species EU Legal HVS Monarch Minimum Standard Target Perennial Ryegrass 80% 80% 90% Italian Ryegrass 75% 75% 85% Hybrid Ryegrass 75% 75% 85% A 13KG ACRE BAG FROM OTHER GRASS SUPPLIERS COULD CONTAIN LESS THAN 10KG OF VIABLE SEED! 3

6 How to establish a New Ley Follow these steps for successful grass establishment 1. Resolve poor drainage and check soil structure for compaction. 2. Take a soil sample to assess ph and nutrient levels. Grass and clover require a ph as close to 6.5 as possible. Use DEFRA s fertiliser manual (RB209), or obtain advice from a FACTS qualified advisor to calculate additional required nutrients. 3. Choose a suitable sowing date. Availability of moisture and soil temperature are the key factors. Typical drilling dates would be: Spring: March-April for grass swards April-May for grass and clover swards Autumn: August-September for grass swards July-August for grass and clover swards 4. Prepare a firm, fine, weed-free seedbed. 5. Ring roll prior to seeding to aid a firm seedbed, conserve moisture and minimise drill depth. 6. Apply seed using a harrow/seeder or by direct drilling. Seed can also be broadcast and lightly harrowed. Seed should be no deeper than 6mm. 7. Roll again to ensure good soil to seed contact. 8. Carefully monitor for signs of pest attack during the early establishment phase. 4

7 Seed Treatment HEADSTART GOLD Get your grass off to a flying start FASTER ESTABLISHMENT HIGHER PLANT NUMBERS STRONGER SEEDLINGS HEADSTART GOLD is the latest in performance enhancing treatment for all types of grass seed. Developed using the latest scientific research and field experience, HEADSTART GOLD is an improved version of the well-recognised HEADSTART treatment. HEADSTART GOLD is a biological germination accelerator which uses a combination of enzymes, seaweed extracts and micro nutrients to stimulate root formation, development and growth. A stronger root system during the seedlings critical start-up phase leads to better access to moisture and nutrients; which in turn produce stronger, more stress resistant plants. HEADSTART GOLD - How it Works Biostimulants Promote the supply of nutrients Ensure efficient use of nutrients Prevent deficiency of trace elements Enzyme Activity Stimulates growth of roots/shoots A catalyst for photosynthesis Seaweed Extract with High Cytokinin Content Promotes cell division & metabolism Leads to faster germination Molybdenum (Mo) Essential trace element for initial growth Required for enzymes that are involved with protein formation Copper (Cu) Important trace element for re-growth Part of enzymes involved in photosynthesis and metabolism Sulphur (S) Phosphorus (P) Essential for photosynthesis and synthesis of oils, sugars, starches and enzymes Ensures rapid rooting Enhances stress resistance Basic building block for production of proteins, hormones & vitamins 5

8 LG Animal Nutrition What is LG Animal Nutrition? The LG Animal Nutrition accreditation is used to denote varieties and mixtures that deliver superior nutritional value, whilst maintaining excellent agronomic qualities and yield. Independent trials conducted by leading scientific institutes have shown clear increases in animal performance using LG Animal Nutrition products. More Efficient Production Feeding grass with improved quality allows producers to maximise efficiency and reduce production costs. Animal feed, whether in the form of bought in concentrates or home grown forage, makes up a significant proportion of production costs. Increasing the nutritional quality of this feed helps increase milk and meat production. 6

9 LG Animal Nutrition Animal Feeding Trials Work carried out at the Schothorst Research Institute in the Netherlands in 2013, compared a group of cows fed a diet including a high quality LGAN grass mixture, with a second group fed a control dual purpose mixture. The group of animals fed the LGAN mixture produced an additional 1.4 litres of milk per day. This increase in production is worth an additional 84 a year, per cow herd, at a milk price of 20 pence per litre. Schothorst Institute Animal Feeding Trials 2013 Control Dual Purpose Mixture Dual Purpose Mixture 5% Higher Feed Efficiency 5% More Milk An Extra 84 Per Cow Feed Efficiency Milk production per kg fed Milk Yield Litres per cow per day Extra Milk Per Cow Per Year Assuming 300 milking days Extra Profit Per Cow Per Year Assuming 20p per litre litres 29.9 litres +420 litres + 84 Forage Quality Trials Dartington Forage Quality Trials 2014/15 Low Feed Value Control Intensive Benefit Compared Mix Grazing Mix to Control Mix Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) Energy Content (% ME) Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 134, , ,694 In 2014 and 2015, grass mixture trials were carried out at NIAB TAG in Dartington, Devon. LGAN grass mixtures were tested to determine their forage quality under conservation and simulated grazing regimes, compared with a control mixture consisting of varieties selected from the Recommended List, shown to be of poor nutritional value in Limagrain forage quality trials. 10% Higher Energy Yield More Sugar and Digestible Fibre An Extra 970 per Ha The results clearly show that there can be a huge difference between the energy value of different grass mixtures, and that using Recommended varieties is not a guarantee of forage quality. The LGAN mixture produced significantly more energy per year than the low feed value control mix. An additional 25,694 MJ/Ha is equivalent to an additional 4,848 litres of milk worth 970/Ha, at a milk price of 20 pence per litre. 7

10 LG Animal Nutrition Quality Silage A high energy, highly digestible silage mixture giving improved production from conserved grass Good D-Value, DNDF and energy content maximises production from each kilo fed Good sugar content for quick silage fermentation and efficient conservation of nutrients Very high yielding - up to four cuts per year for two years Well suited to zero grazing 30% 30% 40% Italian Ryegrass (Tet) Gemini Italian Ryegrass (Dip) Davinci Meribel Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet) Amalgam Scapino Mixture Performance Quality Silage (Conservation Management) Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 18.5 Sugar Content (% WSC) 19.3 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 80.8 D-Value 75.0 Protein Content (%) 12.7 Energy Content (% ME) 12.0 Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 215,710 8

11 LG Animal Nutrition Protein Silage Produces a protein rich silage that minimises the need for supplementation of protein in the diet The ideal complement to high energy feeds such as LG Animal Nutrition maize silage Includes red and white clovers to increase digestibility and palatability High sugar tetraploid grasses balance the high protein clovers and improve silage fermentation Includes Violin; the highest yielding White Clover on the Recommended List 25% 5% 70% Red Clover LGAN Red Clover Blend White Clover Violin Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Trintella Eurostar Mixture Performance Protein Silage (Conservation Management) Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 16.0 Sugar Content (% WSC) 17.7 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 81.4 D-Value 82.0 Protein Content (%) 15.2 Energy Content (% ME) 13.1 Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 206,507 9

12 LG Animal Nutrition Silage and Grazing A versatile mixture with a perfect balance of nutritional qualities when cut or grazed Includes varieties that express superior nutritional qualities under both grazing and conservation managements, to give improved animal performance High D-value and digestible fibre maximises nutrient availability and increases voluntary intakes High energy and sugars fuel milk and meat production Includes LG Animal Nutrition White Clover Blend to increase palatability, mineral and protein content 35% 15% 20% 23% 7% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Trintella Eurostar Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) Solomon Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Twymax Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) Matiz White Clover LGAN White Clover Blend Mixture Performance Silage & Grazing (Grazing Management) Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 10.9 Sugar Content (% WSC) 20.3 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 85.0 D-Value 86.0 Protein Content (%) 15.6 Energy Content (% ME) 13.7 Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 149,494 10

13 LG Animal Nutrition A grazing mixture that gives excellent nutritional value over an extended growing season Good energy, protein, sugar and digestibility for maximum feed value Includes Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass to increase the length of the grazing season Excellent ground cover for resistance to poaching and increased sward longevity 40% 40% 10% 10% Extended Grazing Enhanced Ryegrass Matrix Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Twymax Xenon Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) Matiz White Clover LGAN White Clover Blend A mixture formulated to maximise voluntary intakes and increase animal production from grazed grass Highly palatable and highly digestible tetraploid grasses increase the rate of digestion, leading to improved voluntary intakes Outstanding energy content means more milk and meat from every bite High sugars and digestible fibre improve digestion efficiency 93% 7% Intensive Grazing Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Twymax Aspect Xenon Drift White Clover LGAN White Clover Blend Mixture Performance Extended Grazing (Grazing management) Mixture Performance Intensive Grazing (Grazing management) Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 11.1 Sugar Content (% WSC) 19.7 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 84.8 D-Value 85.0 Protein Content (%) 15.3 Energy Content (% ME) 13.6 Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 151,997 Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 11.3 Sugar Content (% WSC) 20.2 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 85.1 D-Value 85.0 Protein Content (%) 15.3 Energy Content (% ME) 13.6 Energy Yield (MJ/Ha) 154,806 11

14 Mixture Selection Chart SHORT TERM Mainly Cutting GRASS BOOSTER 18 months value silage mix MAXIYIELD 2 years silage, very high yields CLOVERCUT 2-3 years silage, with red clover p15 p15 p16 MEDIUM TERM MAXICUT 4+ years early cut quality silage p16 LONG TERM MULTICUT 5+ years flexible quality silage p17 KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS USED EPRG: Early Perennial Ryegrass IPRG: Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass LPRG: SSMG: Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass CRF: 12

15 Mixture Selection Chart Mainly Grazing Dual Purpose MATRIX 40 MATRIX 70 MATRIX WITH TIMOTHY MATRIX SHEEP & LAMB Medium to long term extended grazing p20-23 HYMAX Short term, high yielding, dual purpose mix GRAZE & CUT Medium to long term dual purpose mix FLEXISCOT Medium to long term mix for Scotland and Northern England p25 p25 p26 MAXIGRAZE 100% tetraploid high sugar grazing p18 PERMANENT PASTURE Long term dual purpose with Timothy p27 MULTIGRAZE Dense mixture for intensive grazing p19 GREENSWARD Value long term dual purpose mix p26 IN THE MIXTURE DESCRIPTIONS Late Perennial Ryegrass Tet: Tetraploid WC: White Clover HRG: Hybrid Ryegrass Creeping Red Fescue VNS: Variety Not Specified 13

16 Cutting Mixtures John Roe, Barrow on Humber - Lincolnshire John Roe runs a pedigree dairy herd of 160 Friesians and finishes 250 beef cattle a year within a stone s throw of the south bank of the River Humber. Although not an area renowned for grass, John has developed a system that relies on high yields of top quality grass silage grown from the Monarch Maxiyield mixture. We can get five cuts of silage a year, says John, who now houses his cows year round and feeds first cut through summer, then uses the next three or four cuts for the winter diet. We grow grass as part of our rotation, sowing it after winter barley. We ve grown Maxiyield for the past few years. It grows very quickly giving a thick sward early in the season, then plenty of regrowth. First cut is early here typically around 10 May and John is keen to take it before it heads. The first three cuts are clamped and the next cuts are baled and wrapped. Maxiyield really seems to suit our free draining land, he adds. We don t graze the aftermath we find the grass grows better and we get higher yields if we leave it. Top quality silage is especially important here not only for the milking cows but also for the beef cattle that arrive on the farm. We typically buy in beef cattle from Cumbria and we like to feed them on grass silage for the first few weeks, gradually weaning them onto cereals. They ve been used to a grass based diet and this high quality grass silage suits them well there s no check in their performance. John has seen milk yields improve since moving onto Maxiyield his herd now averages 8800kg of milk despite cutting back on bought in feeds. We ve reduced concentrate feed and relied more on home grown forage, and our Maxiyield grass silage is certainly contributing to the cows performance. 14

17 Cutting Mixtures GRASS BOOSTER (Blended Ryegrass) SHORT TERM This mixture uses Italian ryegrasses to provide tremendous yields and fast regrowth over an 18 month period. Ideal catch crop sown after maize, arable silage or wholecrop Helps prevent winter soil erosion and mops up nutrients to help prevent leaching Fast spring growth suited to an early silage cut A great budget short term ley option MAXIYIELD SHORT TERM A very high yielding, fast growing cutting mixture designed to give maximum production of high quality silage or haylage over 2 years. Higher yields than perennial ryegrass mixtures Early spring growth and fast regrowth Close heading dates for improved quality High sugar levels for good fermentation 40% Italian Ryegrass (Tet) 40% Italian Ryegrass 10% IPRG (Tet) 10% IPRG Pack size: 25kg 3.5kg 2.0kg 2.5kg 2.5kg 2.5kg Udine IRG (Tet) Davinci IRG Meribel IRG Hymer HRG (Tet) Enduro HRG (Tet) Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 50% Tetraploid Ryegrass 65% Diploid Ryegrass 50% Diploid Ryegrass 35% 15

18 Cutting Mixtures CLOVERCUT MAXICUT SHORT TERM A 2/3 year cutting mixture consisting of tetraploid grasses and red clover to give top quality, highly nutritious silage. Gives big yields of high energy, high sugar, high protein silage Fixes atmospheric nitrogen Designed for cutting but aftermath can be grazed Good drought tolerance Now treated with HEADSTART GOLD for improved establishment MEDIUM TERM A medium term cutting mixture designed to give high yields of early cuts, top quality silage over a 4 year period or longer. Rapid spring growth ensures early first cut Close heading dates for high quality silage Ideal mixture for 2 cuts followed by aftermath grazing High sugars for improved fermentation 4.0kg 4.0kg 3.0kg Amalgam HRG (Tet) Enduro HRG (Tet) Red Admiral RC Blend Pack size: 11kg 4.0kg 4.0kg 2.0kg 3.0kg Montova IPRG (Tet) Pensel IPRG (Tet) Copeland IPRG Solomon IPRG Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 73% Tetraploid Ryegrass 62% Red Clover 27% Diploid Ryegrass 38% 16

19 Cutting Mixtures MULTICUT LONG TERM Multicut is a medium to long term cutting mixture which offers excellent yields of high quality silage with more flexible heading dates, combined with excellent leafy aftermath grazing. High tetraploid content gives increased sugar levels and high ME silage Superb disease resistance and drought tolerance Late heading grasses boost aftermath grazing Also available with Ensign Plus white clover blend 4.0kg 2.0kg 4.0kg 3.0kg Pensel IPRG (Tet) Twymax LPRG (Tet) Novello LPRG (Tet) Timing LPRG Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 77% Richard Reed, Holsworthy, Devon I ve been using Monarch Multicut to reseed my grass silage leys for the past three years, and I m extremely pleased with the performance of the 60 acres that I have so far. The mixture establishes well the ley I reseeded in September 2014 was quick to emerge and we had good coverage before the winter. It was ready for some slurry by February and I took a first cut in mid May, a second in early July, followed by a third at the end of August. The mixture yields well and I know I m going to have a clamp full of good quality forage to feed to my 290-cow dairy herd. I m going to stick with Monarch for my future reseeds. Diploid Ryegrass 23% 17

20 Grazing Mixtures MAXIGRAZE LONG TERM 100% high sugar tetraploid grasses make this long term grazing mixture one of the best designed, no-compromise mixtures available in the UK today. Roger Pomeroy, Holsworthy, Devon My two fields of autumn reseeded grassland one sown with Maxicut and the other using Maxigraze both performed well this spring and summer. I ve used both mixtures before, so I knew they d establish easily and that I d be able to graze and cut the swards, come the spring. My 160-cow dairy herd took a first bite from the Maxigraze reseed in April. I took two cuts from the Maxicut sward and have also grazed it. The grass quality and yields were good and I ll be using both mixtures again for future reseeds. Tetraploids offer high D values and palatability to improve milk production and liveweight gain Deep root system gives good drought tolerance Larger seeded varieties and vigorous growth enhance establishment and make Maxigraze perfect for overseeding White clover content boosts protein and fixes atmospheric nitrogen 3.0kg 3.0kg 3.0kg 3.0kg 1.0kg Drift LPRG (Tet) Novello LPRG (Tet) Xenon LPRG (Tet) Twymax LPRG (Tet) Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 92% WC 8% 18

21 Grazing Mixtures MULTIGRAZE LONG TERM A long term grazing mixture that delivers a top class, dense, leafy sward - ideal for sheep grazing. Now includes Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass for earlier spring growth, improved sward density and faster regrowth Suitable for intensive grazing by all livestock Provides excellent ground cover during wet periods or on damper ground Late heading varieties ensure leafy, stem free growth for longer White clover content boosts protein and fixes atmospheric nitrogen 2.5kg 3.0kg 2.0kg 2.0kg Xenon LPRG (Tet) Twymax LPRG (Tet) Drumbo LPRG Pastour LPRG 2.5kg 1.0kg Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 42% Matrix 19% Diploid Ryegrass 31% WC 8% 19

22 Matrix Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass Mixtures MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER PERENNIAL RYEGRASS What is Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass? Matrix is a high quality grazing grass variety which gives a much extended grazing season and faster regrowth than a conventional ryegrass. Matrix was developed by Cropmark in New Zealand and is an inter-generic hybrid consisting of around 80% diploid perennial ryegrass and 20% meadow fescue. Benefits of Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass Begins growing at lower temperatures than ryegrass, giving up to 3 weeks extra growth in the spring Continues to grow much later in the autumn than ryegrass, giving an additional 3 weeks grazing Very rapid regrowth in between grazings Very dense, fine leaved sward, resists poaching and treading Excellent forage quality and digestibility Unique growth characteristics perfectly suited to paddock management or rotational grazing systems 20

23 Matrix MATRIX 40 MEDIUM TERM The most popular Matrix mixture suited to most areas in the UK, with the exception of northern Scotland. A combination of Matrix and the best diploid and tetraploid perennial ryegrasses This results in a grazing mixture with an unbeatable balance of the best characteristics of all 3 grass types A high white clover content improves protein and mineral levels, whilst reducing the need for applied nitrogen 40% Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass 35% Twymax LPRG (Tet) 7.5% Cancan LPRG 7.5% Romark LPRG 10% Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 25kg Matrix 40% Tetraploid Ryegrass 35% WC 10% Diploid Ryegrass 15% 21

24 Matrix MATRIX 70 MEDIUM TERM A high proportion of Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass, together with the best late heading tetraploid perennial ryegrasses and clover. The pinnacle of modern grazing mixtures Exceptional yield and quality over an extended growing season Suited for warmer parts of the country, unless overseeding High white clover content 70% Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass 20% Twymax LPRG (Tet) 10% Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 25kg Matrix 70% Tetraploid Ryegrass 20% WC 10% 22

25 Matrix MATRIX WITH TIMOTHY MEDIUM TERM A mixture formulated as a result of our extensive product development trials. Matrix and Timothy both grow at a lower temperature, giving excellent growth on the shoulders of the season Superb spring growth allows earlier turnout The addition of Timothy adds winter hardiness The highest yielding grazing mixture in our recent trials 40% Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass 15% Comer Timothy 20% Twymax LPRG (Tet) 15% Matiz LPRG 10% Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 25kg MATRIX SHEEP & LAMB MEDIUM TERM This Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass mixture has been specially formulated for grazing sheep and lambs. Offers rapid regrowth and extended grazing Includes ryegrass varieties that tolerate very close grazing Stoloniferous small leaved white clovers persist well under sheep grazing 40% Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass 10% Trintella IPRG (Tet) 10% Solomon IPRG 10% Twymax LPRG (Tet) 20% Matiz LPRG 5% Aberystwyth S184 5% Grasslands Demand WC Pack size: 25kg Matrix 40% WC 10% Matrix 40% WC 10% Tetraploid Ryegrass 20% Diploid Ryegrass 15% Timothy 15% Tetraploid Ryegrass 20% Diploid Ryegrass 30% 23

26 Dual Purpose Mixtures Ron Stainthorpe, Lythe, Whitby I reseeded a grass field with Monarch Graze and Cut in September. It established quickly and looked really well all winter. I was able to graze beef cattle on it the following April and I also took a cut of silage from that field in June, after a light dressing of fertiliser. Yield and quality both looked good the silage is in big bales, so I ll find out just how good it is this coming winter. I don t do an awful lot of reseeding on my beef finisher unit, but when I do some more, I ll most definitely be using Graze and Cut mixture again. 24

27 Dual Purpose Mixtures HYMAX SHORT TERM A very high yielding 3/4 year ley, capable of producing multiple cuts with aftermath grazing. GRAZE & CUT MEDIUM TERM Graze & Cut is a medium term dual purpose ley that will suit almost every farming situation. Hybrid ryegrasses give early spring growth, fast regrowth and higher yields than perennial ryegrass High sugar levels High tetraploid content offers excellent palatability, high digestibility and increased production Can be supplied with white clover 4.0kg 3.5kg 3.0kg 2.5kg Hymer/Alliance HRG (Tet) Scapino HRG (Tet) Enduro HRG (Tet) Copeland IPRG Pack size: 13kg Can be grazed and/or cut over 5 years or more Suitable for all classes of livestock Early spring growth can be used for a bulky first cut or early turnout Our most flexible non-timothy mixture 4.5kg Eurostar IPRG (Tet) 2.0kg Copeland IPRG 2.5kg Drumbo IPRG 3.0kg Drift LPRG (Tet) 1.0kg Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 81% Tetraploid Ryegrass 57% Diploid Ryegrass 19% Diploid Ryegrass 35% WC 8% 25

28 Dual Purpose Mixtures FLEXISCOT MEDIUM TERM A medium/long term dual purpose mixture, based on a formulation proven on successful Scottish farms and tried and tested across Scotland and northern England. Hybrid ryegrasses give early growth for spring grazing or first cut silage Successive growth pattern of varieties gives reliable, consistent growth throughout the growing season Excellent winter hardiness Suitable for all classes of livestock and for silage, grazing or hay production 1.0kg 2.0kg 2.0kg 1.0kg 1.0kg 1.0kg 1.0kg 2.0kg 1.0kg 1.0kg Hymer HRG (Tet) Pensel IPRG (Tet) Montova IPRG (Tet) Copeland IPRG Drift LPRG (Tet) Glencar LPRG (Tet) Denver LPRG Pastour LPRG Comtal Timothy Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 13kg GREENSWARD LONG TERM A long term dual purpose mixture which offers excellent value for money. Suitable for grazing, silage or hay and all classes of livestock Good winter hardiness Successive growth pattern of varieties, offers great flexibility A cost effective solution 1.5kg 1.5kg 2.5kg 2.0kg 1.0kg 1.0kg 2.0kg 0.5kg 0.5kg Carraig EPRG (Tet) Kimber EPRG Pensel IPRG (Tet) Trintella IPRG (Tet) Elyria IPRG Copeland IPRG Matiz LPRG Comtal Timothy Crusader WC Pack size: 12.5kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 48% Tetraploid Ryegrass 54% Diploid Ryegrass 44% Diploid Ryegrass 30% Timothy 8% WC 8% Timothy 4% WC 4% 26

29 Dual Purpose Mixtures PERMANENT PASTURE LONG TERM Permanent Pasture is a long term, dual purpose mixture that delivers outstanding performance over many years. Now includes Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass for earlier spring growth, improved sward density and faster regrowth The best selling mixture in the Monarch range Highly productive in varied growing conditions from fertile lowlands to cooler, more severe uplands Suitable for extensive or intensive management systems, across all livestock types 1.5kg 1.5kg 1.5kg 1.0kg 1.5kg 1.0kg 2.5kg 1.5kg 1.0kg Carraig EPRG (Tet) Copeland IPRG Drift LPRG (Tet) Twymax LPRG (Tet) Pastour LPRG Denver LPRG Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass Comtal Timothy Ensign Plus WC Blend Pack size: 13kg Tetraploid Ryegrass 31% Matrix 19% Diploid Ryegrass 31% Timothy 11% WC 8% 27

30 28 Other Grass Products

31 Equipaddock EQUIPADDOCK ORIGINAL LONG TERM Equipaddock Original is a flexible grazing or cutting ley designed specifically for use by horses and ponies. Forms a very dense rhizomatous sward, which is suited to hard grazing and has the ability to repair itself Suitable for gallops, where good ground cover is beneficial Capable of producing good yields of high quality horse hay Responds well to moderate use of nitrogen fertiliser to bulk up yields and aids with recovery after cutting Call for our Equipaddock leaflet to see the full range 1.5kg 3.0kg 2.5kg 1.0kg 0.25kg 1.75kg Early Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Late Perennial Ryegrass Timothy Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Creeping Red Fescue Pack size: 10kg Diploid Ryegrass 70% Timothy 10% CRF 17% SSMG 3% 29

32 Other Grass Products WESTERWOLDS SHORT TERM Westerwolds is an annual crop that offers the highest yields of any ryegrass and is used to produce huge yields over 1 year. Westerwolds ryegrass is very vigorous and establishes rapidly Spring sown crops can be ready for silaging in just 9 to 10 weeks from sowing and are capable of producing 3 to 4 cuts Crops can also be grazed in situ or used as an early turnout option, if sown in autumn Westerwolds can be added to longer term ley mixtures to give extra yield and earlier growth potential Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre Key Varieties Peleton this is a tetraploid variety, that has a larger seed size with increased vigour, that affords the best opportunity for rapid establishment. Prompt bred for additional persistence, the variety has improved winter hardiness and is therefore suitable for autumn sowings. 30

33 Other Grass Products REJUVENATOR MEDIUM TERM Rejuvenator is an economical, medium term solution for repairing damaged pastures and boosting yields. Vigorous tetraploid grasses establish quickly and compete well with the existing sward Short term grasses give good early spring growth Longer term grasses offer good ground cover and persistency Sow at 10kg per acre for overseeding into existing pasture CLOVER REJUVENATOR MEDIUM TERM The perfect mixture to rejuvenate the grass and clover content of a sward, significantly improving forage production and quality of old or tired pastures. All of the benefits of Rejuvenator with added clover Ideal for adding in white clover after non-clover safe herbicide use Clover and larger seeded grasses make calibration of equipment and sowing easier than clover seed alone Helps reduce the fertiliser bill 30% Italian Ryegrass 25% Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet) 20% Early Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 25% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Pack size: 10kg 57.5% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 30% Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 12.5% White Clover Blend Pack size: 10kg Diploid Ryegrass 30% Tetraploid Ryegrass 70% WC 12.5% Tetraploid Ryegrass 87.5% 31

34 Other Key Crops FORAGE CHICORY - GRASSLANDS CHOICE Why Grow Forage Chicory? Increased milk production Higher liveweight gain in lambs and beef animals Good drought tolerance and mid-summer growth Elevated mineral and trace element content for healthy livestock Very high forage quality and digestibility In Kingshay trials, Grasslands Choice outyielded the other varieties tested GRASSLANDS CHOICE is the preferred cool season variety and the one most compatible with grasses in mixtures. GRASSLANDS CHOICE exhibits long season growth, only becoming dormant at near-freezing temperatures. Management Drill into warm, well drained soils (10 C) at a depth of about 10mm. Sow at 3-6kg/acre straight or 1-4kg/acre in a mixture with grasses and clover. Can be sown in herbal strips or blocks, rather than throughout the ley, to simplify management. Please note; that topping may be required to prevent bolting. Best rotationally grazed. Re-grazing should only be undertaken when 2 to 4 leaves per plant have fully re-grown. Herb Mix Mixed Herbs are a valuable addition to grazing mixtures, allowing their rooting systems to draw up minerals and trace elements, essential to the diet of sheep and cattle. Include at 1kg per acre 30% Sheeps Parsley 35% Chicory 10% Ribgrass 25% Burnet 100% 32

35 Other Key Crops RED CLOVER Red clover offers the opportunity to reduce reliance on purchased concentrate feeds, due to its big yields of very high protein forage. Sown straight or as part of a mixed grass/clover sward, red clover can produce up to 4 cuts a year with quality aftermath grazing. Like other leguminous plants, red clover also fixes atmospheric nitrogen, helping to bring down fertiliser costs. Why Grow Red Clover? High yields of protein rich forage Predominantly used for silage but can also be grazed Much higher yielding than white clover Reduces N fertiliser use Improves soil structure Drought tolerant Sowing rate 5-6 kg/acre straight. 3kg/acre as part of grass/clover mix. Red Admiral Red Clover Blend Red Admiral is a blend of diploid and tetraploid red clover varieties with a range of flowering dates, that has been proven to deliver consistently high yields for three harvest years. Red Admiral is included in CLOVERCUT (see page 16). 33

36 Other Key Crops WHITE CLOVER White clover is the most important forage legume currently grown in the UK. Whether you are milking dairy cows, fattening cattle or feeding sheep, this flexible species has an important part to play in the ley mixtures on your farm. White clover has the potential to improve the quality of any leys cut and conserved as silage or grazed in the field, whilst also fixing atmospheric nitrogen - reducing fertiliser costs. Why Grow White Clover? High quality feed High protein and digestibility Rich in minerals Increased voluntary intakes and animal performance Good drought resistance and mid-season growth Can fix over 160kg/ha of nitrogen Reduced N fertiliser use Improves soil structure Sowing rate 1kg/acre as part of grass/clover mix 34

37 Other Key Crops WHITE CLOVER BLENDS Why Grow White Clover Blends? Ensign Plus White Clover Blend Ensign Plus is a carefully designed white clover blend included in many mixtures in the Monarch range. It includes specially selected small, medium and large leaved clover varieties, making the blend suitable for a range of management types. This blend of varieties ensures optimum establishment, persistency and growth through the season. CloverPlus Pelleted White Clover Blend Overseeding clover into an existing ley has become a very popular method of improving productivity and CloverPlus is the perfect product for the job. CloverPlus is a white clover blend, coated in a pellet and treated with HEADSTART GOLD. This unique product offers several significant benefits: The pellet increases the weight and size of the seed, making equipment calibration easier and giving a more consistent spread pattern if broadcast. The added weight ensures greater numbers of seed get down through the existing sward to give maximum soil/seed contact. In dry conditions, the pellet will protect the seed until there is sufficient moisture for germination. HEADSTART GOLD seed treatment speeds up germination, giving young plants the best opportunity to compete with the existing sward. Sowing rate 2kg/acre. 35

38 Other Key Crops LUCERNE Lucerne provides good yields of highly nutritious silage and is particularly useful in relatively dry conditions. Lucerne is very high in protein and minerals and its comparatively lower cell wall content means lucerne is highly digestible with high intakes. Why Grow Lucerne? High protein forage Drought tolerant Four cuts per year possible 3 to 5 year potential Suitable for silage, big bales, hay or zero grazing Fixes atmospheric nitrogen Please contact us for a copy of our comprehensive lucerne growers guide Management Lucerne can be sown from April through to August though later sowings carry a greater risk of establishment failure, due to cooler weather and winter kill. Seed should be treated with a Rhizobium inoculant to ensure root nodulation and efficient nitrogen fixing. Sow at 8-15kg/acre into well drained soils with a neutral ph. Lucerne will not tolerate waterlogged or acidic soils. Drill into moisture in 10cm rows, no deeper than 1cm. First cut will usually be in late April/May with subsequent cuts at approximately 40 day intervals. 36

39 Organic Mixtures No.1 ORGANIC FERTILITY BUILDER This mixture of Italian and hybrid ryegrasses, along with highly productive red clover, will not only boost soil fertility but will also help increase soil humus levels, over the course of two years. 20% Organic Italian Ryegrass 30% Organic Italian Ryegrass (Tet) 20% Organic Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet) 30% Red Clover Blend Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre 37

40 Organic Mixtures No. 2 ORGANIC GRAZING This grazing mixture differs from conventional mixtures in that it has a high white clover content and a more open sward, which enables the clover to thrive. The mixture also contains mid and late season perennials - including some very palatable tetraploids. No. 3 ORGANIC CUTTING This 4+ years organic mixture has been designed to give that slight edge to silage quality at each cut. The choice of varieties with close cutting dates mean all grasses are at their optimum quality, at the same time. Despite its name, Organic Cutting mixture also doubles up as a good quality grazing mixture in mid summer, with leafy grass regrowth. 10% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 10% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 20% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 30% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass 20% Late Perennial Ryegrass 10% White Clover Blend Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre 40% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 20% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 10% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 20% Late Perennial Ryegrass 10% White Clover Blend Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre 38

41 Organic Mixtures No. 4 ORGANIC GENERAL PURPOSE This long term organic ley mixture is highly versatile, being well suited to a range of soil types and growing conditions. Organic General Purpose will produce high quality silage from one or two cuts with aftermath grazing. Conversely, if used as a grazing ley, the white clover blend will enhance digestibility, as well as inputting soil nitrogen. Organic General Purpose is suitable for all classes of livestock. No. 5 ORGANIC LONG TERM (low Input) This mixture utilises a range of species which will thrive in lower fertility conditions and less favourable soil types. Meadow fescue can, for example, outyield ryegrass in lower fertility soils and timothy will often produce more palatable herbage than perennial ryegrass when grown on wetter, heavy soils. This mixture is ideal for land that you would prefer not to plough too often. 20% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 25% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 10% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 15% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass 10% Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 10% Organic Timothy 10% White Clover Blend Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre 25% Organic Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 15% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 15% Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 15% Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass 15% Organic Timothy 5% Meadow Fescue 10% White Clover Blend Pack size: 25kg Sowing Rate: 13-16kg/acre 39

42 Other Useful Literature DESIGNER amenity grass seed and wildflower catalogue The Essential Guide to Forage Crops The Maize Variety Selection Guide BSPB/NIAB DESCRIPTIVE LISTS FOR FORAGE MAIZE AND ANAEROBIC DIGESTION 2015/ Grassright Visit our website to download the PDF's or call for a hard copy on The Grassright group is a collaboration of companies with an interest in best practice grassland management. Together we have worked with a number of farmers to help increase productivity and profitability through changes to how they establish and maintain grassland leys, and use agricultural inputs cost-effectively. Dairy Farmer, Dave Richards of Ridgend Farm near Worcester In a bid to boost milk production from forage from his 250 cow herd, Dave Richards overseeded silage fields with Maxiyield to increase DM production. The decision to keep high yielding cows indoors all year has further increased the demand for silage, so last years barley crop was undersown with Hymax. Grazing land will be the next target for improvement either through overseeding or full reseeds. For more information on Grassright, please visit the website: or like our Facebook page for grassright updates Best Practice - Grassland Management This 12 page booklet is packed with useful information on all aspects of grass - especially in relation to the value and importance of re-seeding any low production or worn out field. If you would like a copy of this publication, it can be downloaded via our website.

43 Contacts For technical advice and the name of your nearest Monarch stockist contact: Scotland & N Ireland John Heaphy tel: mob: Northern England & Midlands John Spence tel: mob: West & North Wales Brian Copestake tel: mob: South & S Isles Graham Parnell tel: mob: West & South Rick Swait tel: mob: Eastern Counties Toby Green tel: mob: For more information about our Monarch range, please visit: This site also features a list of key Monarch distributors

44 Monarch Ley Mixtures 2017 Please Contact: Web: Tel: LGSeedsUK November 2016 Limagrain UK Limited. Registered No England. Registered Office. Rothwell, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire