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1 Forage Crops TRIAL RESULTS 2016
2 Forage Crops - Trial Results 2016 This pocket guide has been published to help you plan a cost effective forage programme. By selecting the correct species and varieties, livestock farmers can look forward confidently to maximising their home grown feed production and enhancing their profitability. The trial results in this booklet are produced from our own UK trials, which have been running for over ten years. To give you confidence in the variety comparisons, all of our trial data is audited by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and conforms to the highest standards. Our trial data allows you to view not just yields, but also important characteristics such as plant heights, leaf size and percentage of root growing in the ground. Limagrain Forage Team Issued January 2016 INDEX Crop Summary 1 Fodder Beet 2-3 Kale 4-5 Stubble Turnip 6-7 Forage Rape and Hybrids 8-9 Swede Forage Peas Feeding Guidelines 14 Crop Rotations 15 Precision Drill Recommendations 16 Contacts IBC
3 Crop Summary Below you can find the key forage crop species and compare yields, growing costs and feed quality. Species Sowing Time Sowing Rate Growing Fresh Yield Dry Matter Crude ME ME per hectare Costs tonnes tonnes Protein MJ/kg DM MJ per hectare per hectare* per hectare per hectare % Fodder Beet March-April 100,000 seeds 1, , ,500 Kale April-Early July 4-5 kg , ,000 Stubble Turnip May-August kg ,500-44,000 Forage Rape May-August 6-8 kg ,000-49, kg Direct 350g-850g Precision Swedes April-June , ,000 Lucerne April-August kg 1, , ,000 Forage Peas March-Early June kg , ,000 Forage Rye Sept-October 185 kg ,000-60,000 Forage Maize April-May ,000 seeds 1, , ,400 *Growing costs provided by Kingshay Farming Trust 3 cuts per year 1
4 Fodder Beet Trials Data Variety Dry Matter Yield Fresh Root Yield Dry Matter Skin Colours Top Size % of Root Dirt Tare % % Content % 9=Large in Ground % 100%=Tonnes/Ha Tarine RR Pink * Blizzard White Magnum White Robbos Yellow Blaze Red Ribondo RR Orange Kyros (c) Yellow Jamon Orange Tintin Orange * Starmon Yellow * 56 * Juana Orange * Feldherr Orange Data Source: Limagrain UK Trials *No data available Dirt Tare % (2012 only) RR = Rhizomania resistant (c) = Control 2
5 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 15-22% Crude protein = 12-13% Digestibility value = 78% Metabolisable energy = MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 591 ( 1460/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 16 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 115 Relative value /tonne DM 122 Cost per litre of milk 6.2p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 34.3p The figures above relate to roots only. Leaves may also be fed after wilting and will contribute a further 3-4 tonnes of dry matter per hectare. Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Pelleted Seed mm Precision Drilled 100,000 seeds Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (-2) 80 (+2) Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 3
6 Kale Trials Data Variety Type Total Dry Matter Total Fresh Yield Dry Matter Leaf: Stem Ratio Height Digestibility Yield % % % cm Value % 100%=Tonnes/Ha Caledonian Club root tolerant Grampian Intermediate Pinfold Intermediate Bittern Intermediate Voltage Intermediate Keeper Short Grazer Maris Kestrel (c) Short Grazer Thousand Head Older Standards Data Source: Limagrain UK & James Hutton Institute Trials (c) = Control 4
7 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = 8-10 tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 14-16% Crude protein = 16-17% Digestibility value = 70-75% Metabolisable energy = MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 202 ( 496/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 7 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 67 Relative value /tonne DM 133 Cost per litre of milk 2.8p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 18.8p Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Precision Drilled Direct Drilled Broadcast 2kg 4-5kg 8kg Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (-2) 170 (+2) Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 5
8 Stubble Turnips Trials Data Variety Type Total Dry Matter Yield Total Fresh Yield Root Dry Matter Yield Leaf Dry Matter Yield Mildew Resistance % % % % 9=Best 100%=Tonnes/Ha Delilah Tankard Samson (Tet) Tankard Barkant (c) Tankard Rondo Round Dynamo Round White Star Round Tyfon (Hybrid) Leafy Appin Leafy Data Source: Limagrain UK trials (c) = Control (Tet) = Tetraploid 6
9 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 8-9% Crude protein = 17-18% Digestibility value = 68-70% Metabolisable energy = 11 MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 124 ( 305/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 5 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 66 Relative value /tonne DM 135 Cost per litre of milk 2.7p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 17.9p Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Drilled into stubble Drilled after grass Broadcast 5kg 6kg 7.5kg Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (2-) 20 (2+) When grown as a catch crop after cereals, apply no more than 75 kg N/ha at Index 0 or 1. Further reductions may be made if the soil is moist and has been cultivated. For stubble turnips sown after mid August, apply 50 P 2 O 5 /ha at Index 0 only. Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 7
10 Forage Rape and Hybrids Trials Data Variety Total DM Yield Total Fresh Yield Dry Matter Winter Hardiness % % % 9=Best 100%=Tonnes/Ha Interval (Hybrid) Swift (Hybrid) Hobson (c) Emerald Stego Redstart (Hybrid) Winfred Hungry Gap Winter hardiness scored *No data available Data Source: Limagrain UK trials (c) = Control 8
11 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 11-12% Crude protein = 19-20% Digestibility value = 65% Metabolisable energy = MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 166 ( 408/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 12 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 107 Relative value /tonne DM 141 Cost per litre of milk 4.5p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 29.7p Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Drilled into stubble Drilled after grass Broadcast 6kg 7kg 8kg Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (2-) 20 (2+) When grown as a catch crop after cereals, apply no more than 75 kg N/ha at Index 0 or 1. Further reductions may be made if the soil is moist and has been cultivated. Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 9
12 Swede Trials Data Variety Type Total DM Yield Total Fresh Yield Dry Matter Mildew Resistance Root Shape % % % 9=Best 9=Best 100%=Tonnes/ha Gowrie Dual Purpose Lomond Dual Purpose Ruby Forage Invitation Forage Brora Culinary Ruta Otofte (c) Forage Magres Culinary Helenor Culinary Marian Dual Purpose Data Source: Limagrain UK trials and James Hutton Institute (c) = Control 10
13 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = 7-10 tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 10-13% Crude protein = 10-11% Digestibility value = 82% Metabolisable energy = MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 164 ( 403/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 5 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 62 Relative value /tonne DM 109 Cost per litre of milk 3.6p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 23.5p Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Precision Drilled (Grade H) Direct Drilled (Natural) Broadcast (Natural) g 3kg 5kg Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (-2) 125 (+2) Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 11
14 Forage Peas Sowing & Rotation Options Spring Barley Magnus Pea Grass Reseed Worn out grass Magnus Pea Autumn Catch Crop Forage Peas are leguminous, so will fix their own nitrogen at approximately 75kg per hectare. 12
15 Typical Yields and Feed Quality Average dry matter yield = 8-10 tonnes/ha Average fresh yields = tonnes/ha Dry matter = 20-25% Crude protein = 18-20% Digestibility value = 62-64% Metabolisable energy = 10.5 MJ/kg DM Typical Costs and Value Total Cost Cost per acre 285 ( 708/ha) Cost per tonne fresh weight 27 Cost per tonne utilised dry matter 102 Relative value /tonne DM 128 Cost per litre of milk 5.0p Cost per kilo of live weight gain 33.11p Data Source: Kingshay Forage Costings Report 2010 Sowing Rates per hectare Drilled Broadcast Arable Silage Mixture 125kg 150kg kg Fertiliser Guidelines SNS Index Nitrogen (N) Phosphate (P 2 O 5 )}kg/ha Potash (K 2 O) (-2) 20 (+2) Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 13
16 Feeding Guidelines Many of the forages that appear in this booklet are grazed and utilised in the field (grazed in situ). To get the best from your crops, a few simple steps can make all the difference in maximising animal performance and profitability. The following are some of the key management tools you may consider: Recommended inclusion rates should be between 35 to 50% of total dry matter intake Access to straw or hay, as well as the forage brassica is important Ensure a good water supply Occasionally, over-feeding can cause Goitre and blood Anaemia but access to straw and hay can help reduce this problem Strip Grazing Using an electric fence will help reduce wastage in the field Long narrow strips are best to allow full animal access Introduce the animals to the crop slowly Move the electric fence daily if possible Providing a dry run back will keep the animals clean The chart below will allow you to calculate how many grazing days each forage crop will provide: Species Average Less Wastage Utilisable Yield Grazing Days per Hectare Fresh Yield Factor Tonnes Tonnes per Hectare Grazing Wastage % per Hectare Sheep Ration Dairy or Beef Ration 7.5kg per day 10kg per day 22kg/2-3 hour grazing period Kale Stubble Turnip Forage Rape Swede Forage Peas Forage Rye Data Source: Limagrain UK 14
17 Crop Rotation Using the chart below you can easily introduce forage crops into your rotation. Simply look at the options in the column marked what do you want to achieve. For instance Cereal to Grass, and then select the year 1 and 2 crop options. Forage crops provide a fantastic break crop and entry back into grass they allow you to control any serious weed problems and will add back to your soil vital animal manures. What do you want to achieve? Year 1 Crop Suggestions Year 2 Crop Suggestions SPRING AUTUMN/WINTER SPRING AUTUMN/WINTER CEREAL TO GRASS Spring barley Stubble turnips Spring grass reseed HIGH ENERGY Fodder beet Forage maize Feed wheat PROFITABLE SHEEP Swede Spring barley Forage rape PROTEIN BOOSTER Arable silage Lucerne (sow no later than July) NEW GRASS Worn out grass ley Kale Spring sown grass ley (after 1st cut silage) MILK YIELDER Maize Forage rye Fodder beet OUT-WINTERING Fodder beet Kale Kale GRASS REVIVER Low yielding ley Stitch in grass/clover Revitalised grass TRIPLE CEREAL Spring barley Forage rye Forage maize 15
18 PRECISION DRILL RECOMMENDATIONS SEED GRADING GRADE SIZE (mm) STANHAY SPRING BASE CHOKE WEBBS SELECTOR BELT SIZE WHEEL Fodder Beet Pelleted Q-U or 16 C A EP Mangel Rubbed M-T or 15 B X E and Graded Swede H A T B Turnip G A T A Kale J A T C NUMBER OF SEEDS BY PACK SIZE SUPPLIED SWEDE KALE TURNIP FODDER BEET Natural seed packed in kg packs (310,000 seeds approx.) Natural seed packed in 1 kg packs (150,000 seeds approx.) Natural seed packed in 1 kg packs (430,000 seeds approx.) (Genetic monogerm) 1 acre (50,000 seeds) Graded seed packed in 500g packs (150,000 seeds approx.) Graded seed packed in 500g packs (75,000 seeds approx.) Graded seed packed in 500g packs (220,000 seeds approx.) Grade Q-U ( mm) Grade H ( mm) Grade J ( mm) Grade G ( mm) (Approx seeds per g) Approx seeds per g) (Approx seeds per g) 16
19 Contacts For technical advice and the name of your nearest LG 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:
20 Limagrain UK Limited Rothwell, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. LN7 6DT Tel: Limagrain UK Limited. Registered No England. Registered Office. Rothwell, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. Ref: Forage Crops Trials/January 2016
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