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1 Premier Leys Grass Seed 2015 Visit us online at Premier Leys

2 Contents Grassland Agronomy 3 Introduction 4 Recommended List 5 Mixture Selector 6-9 Westerwold 10 Hi-Pro Silo-Filler 11 Hi-Pro Booster 12 Silage Buster 13 Hi-n-Sile 14 New Gold-Multi 15 Maxi-Silage 16 Milk-n-Meat 17 Cut-n-Graze 18 Extendi-Graze 19 Diamond-Multi 20 No Clover-Multi 21 Dryland 22 Low Input Pasture 23 Chicory Leys 24 Renovation Mixes 25 Horse Haylage 26 Horse / Pony Paddock 27 Equine Meadow Mix 28 White Clover 29 Red Clover 30 Rumigan Selection 31 Rumigan Hi-Pro Booster 32 Rumigan Hi-Pro Silo-Filler 33 Rumigan Silage Buster 34 Rumigan Hi-n-Sile 35 Rumigan New Gold-Multi 36 Rumigan Milk-n-Meat 37 Rumigan Diamond-Multi 38 Rumigan Extendi-Graze 39 White Clover Blend 40 Rumigan Blend & 41 Rumigan Renovation Mixes 42 Optimising Production 43 Soil & Plan Nutrition 44 Establishing A New Ley Top Tips For Reseeding Benefits of Reseeding 47 Amenity Grasses 48 Mole Fuel Solutions 49 Please Note: Occasionally a shortage of a variety may occur and we therefore reserve the right to replace those not available with a suitable alternative. Any alteration to the mixture will be clearly shown on a bag label. Mole Valley Farmers standard terms and conditions apply. 2 Premier Leys 2015

3 Grassland Agronomy NEW Grassland agronomy service As part of Mole Valley Forage Services continuing commitment to the farming industries and to supporting our members we have developed a strategic relationship with Dow Agrosciences and Agrovista UK to deliver a market leading grassland and forage agronomy offering, to complement our existing and extensive crop nutrition offering. The aim of the grassland agronomy service is to bring real focus and support to arguably the most important, yet largely overlooked crop in the UK - your grass! Our favourable weather conditions and fertile soils give us one of the UK agriculture s most important assets grass, which as a crop covers 54% of the agricultural land area in the UK. Yet only 7% of this vital crop receives agronomic support each year. Mole Valley Forage Services aims to change this by providing the support, service and expertise as well as new innovations, to maximise the benefits to our farmers, with the aim of producing more of this valuable crop from the assets you have, without the need to purchase further acreage in order to increase yields. Whether establishing a new ley or rejuvenating an existing one it is imperative that the proper attention is given to the control and eradication of harmful weeds and pests that could result is loss of yield, quality or utilisation and therefore money off the farms bottom line. It is essential then that we look at grass and map how to maximise this valuable asset for the benefit of your business. Successful control depends on choosing the correct solution and application timing. For further help and advice please call or the spray helpline below and we will be pleased to offer advice over the phone or arrange for one of our network of grassland agronomists to visit your farm. Spray Helpline South: Spray Helpline North: grassland@mvfs.co.uk Making the most of what you ve got and strengthening the success of new leys. Premier Leys

4 Introduction Competitive and cost effective milk and meat production relies on the efficient use of home grown forages. Grass has always been the main part of the diet for most ruminants and growing large quantities of high quality material remains critically important to success. At Mole Valley Farmers we try to identify products and systems that help our customers to improve their performance. This catalogue contains well respected mixtures that are updated to incorporate new varieties from the Recommended List. They have been selected with equal importance for their yield, distribution of seasonal growth, heading date, sward density, forage quality, disease resistance and winter hardiness. This approach to mixture design allows a mixture to be supplied that meets the exact needs of the individual farm. The difference, even between the top and bottom of the Recommended List can be significant, with as much as an extra 3 tonnes of silage dry matter available from the highest yielding compared with the lowest. We use the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RL) for England and Wales to select top performing varieties from the elite list. The combined expertise of Mole Valley Farmers, Germinal and Barenbrug ensures that the Mole Valley Premier and Rumigan range of mixtures will be the best available. While our standard mixtures suit most farm situations we are pleased to produce mixtures to our customers own specification, if required. Key: This product qualifies for the Farmer Shareholder Rebate Scheme Jack Cordery Head of Arable and Grassland Mixture Options Available: No Clover Clover Direct to farm No Timothy Herbs Chicory * compared to the average from the Recommended List. 4 Premier Leys 2015

5 Recommended List The Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RL) for England and Wales provide information on the best performing grasses and clovers available today. The lists are drawn up after rigorous and independent testing for attributes such as yield, feed quality, disease, persistence and seasonal growth patterns. The trials are carried out by NIAB TAG and evaluated by a panel of experts. As few as 1 in 20 varieties of ryegrasses tested will actually make it to full recommendation on the list. Why use varieties from the Recommended List? Few farmers these days would want to use bull or ram genetics from the 1950s in their livestock breeding, but many have outdated varieties in their grassland, along with unsown species of weed grasses. By relying on old varieties, farmers are missing out on the benefits the newer recommended varieties can give. With reseeding now costing around 200/ acre it makes little sense to save 5 or 10 by buying an inferior mix full of unlisted varieties. By choosing a mixture from The Premier Ley Range you can be confident you have chosen a mix that contains top performing varieties that are on the Recommended Lists. The yield advantages used in this booklet are calculated against the average of the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RL) for England and Wales. Please use the following link to download your free copy of the Recommended List: Premier Leys

6 Mixture Selector Mixture Page Seed rate kg/acre Average Heading Date Silage Grazing Hay Westerwolds Short term Suitability Westerwolds 1 Year kg 16 th May XXXXX XX XXXXX X Westerwold High Bulk Blend Italian Blend 1 Year kg* 16 th May XXXXX XX XXX X 2 Years kg 19 th May XXXXX XX XXXXX Hi-Pro Silo-Filler 2 Years 11 12kg 19 th May XXXXX X XXX Hi-Pro Booster 3 Years 12 12kg 21 th May XXXXX XX XXX Silage Buster 3 Years kg 21 th May XXXXX XX XXXXX Medium term Hi-n-Sile 3-5 Years 14 14kg 24 th May XXXXX XX XXX New Gold-Multi 3-5 Years kg 30 th May XXXXX XXXXX XXX Long term Maxi-Silage 5+ Years kg 31 st May XXXXX XXX X Milk-n-Meat 5+ Years kg 30 th May XXXX XXXXX XXXX Cut-n-Graze 5+ Years kg 31 st May XXXXX XXXXX XX Extendi-Graze 5+ Years 19 13kg 30 th May XXXXX XX XX Diamond-Multi 5+ Years kg 28 th May XXX XXXXX XXXX No Clover-Multi 5+ Years kg 31 st May XXXX XXXX X Dryland 5+ Years 22 12kg 5 th June X XXXXX XXXXX Low Input Pasture 5+ Years 23 12kg 1 st June XXXX XXXX XXXX Haylage 3 Years kg 21 st May XXXX XXX XXXXX Pony Paddock 5+ Years kg XX XXXXX XXXX Equine Meadow Mix 5+ Years kg XX XXXXX XXXX 6 Premier Leys 2015 When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading

7 Italian Hybrid Early Perennial Intermediate Late Perennial Timothy White Clover Red Clover Meadow Fescue Tall Fescue Mixture content X XXX X X XX X XX XX XX XX X XXXX X X XX XX X X XXX X X XXX X X X XXX XX X XXX XX X X XX XXX X X XXX XX XX X X X X X X X X XX X X XX X X X X X X date for optimum quality x yield X in mixture con

8 Cocksfoot Creeping Red Fescue Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass No Clover Option No Timothy Option Clover Inclusion Option Chicory Inclusion Option Option available Timothy Inclusion Option Herbs Inclusion Option YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES X YES YES X X YES X X YES tent indicates the number of different varieties within that mixture Premier Leys

9 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Mixture Selector 9 Conventional Premier Leys

10 Westerwold Bartempo Tetraploid Westerwold 50% Abys Diploid Italian 50% Italian Blend Westerwold Westerwold is the fastest growing forage grass available. It can be in production within eight weeks of sowing and will continue to produce throughout the year of sowing. A good catch crop for mid/late summer sowing for cutting or grazing. Delivery and Pack Size Direct to farm packs 25kg bags. Sowing rate: kgs / acre Bartempo Tetraploid Westerwold 100% Westerwold High Bulk Blend A highly productive, rapidly establishing sward, which is versatile enough to be grazed, cut or catch cropped over the short term. With fast establishment and rapid production, it can achieve up to four silage cuts with overwinter grazing, or be used as a catch crop sown after maize. Responds positively to high fertiliser levels. Delivery and Pack Size Ex Mole Valley Farmers branch or direct to farm packs 25kg bags. Sowing rate: kgs / acre. Abys Diploid Italian Ligrande Diploid Italian Barmega Tetraploid Italian 30% 30% 40% This mixture is for cutting or grazing, the blend will grow very fast for both autumn and spring production with rapid regrowth after cutting. Frost free sites are essential for autumn sown crops as Westerwold is not noted for winter hardiness. Delivery and Pack Size Direct to farm packs 25kg bags. Sowing rate: kgs / acre 10 Premier Leys 2015

11 Hi-Pro Silo-Filler Short Term, Cutting Maximum production for 2 years % crude protein levels are achievable. First cut around 10th-24th of May when 50% of flowers show red. High yields of home grown quality protein silage, with no applied nitrogen. Annual yields of tonnes DM/Ha can be achieved. Excellent for improved soil structure. Contains AberEcho the highest yielding Hybrid ryegrass on the Recommended List, with the best sugar levels. An excellent grass for silage making. 2% higher 1st cut & 5% higher 2nd cut yield * Steel Diploid Italian AberEcho Tetraploid Hybrid Merviot Red Clover Milvus Red Clover 5.00kg 4.00kg 1.00kg 1 / acre Use a 5 year break between red clover crops to prevent pest and disease build-up. Heading date average for Hi-Pro Silo-Filler is 19th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Premier Leys

12 Hi-Pro Booster Short Term, Cutting 6% higher 1st cut & 3% higher 2nd cut yield * Very high yields of high protein silage up to 4 years. 3 cuts and light grazing % protein levels. Cut around 10th 24th May when 50% of flowers show red to maximise protein content. Cut approximately 6 7 weeks later for second cut. Hi-Pro Booster includes the excellent Aber Hybrids and Perennials giving better yield, quality and disease resistance. Aber high sugar grasses will enhance silage fermentation in red clover leys. Includes AberClaret a new 5 year red clover. Red clovers will fix approximately units of nitrogen and improve soil nutrient levels and soil structure. Contains AberEve with excellent silage yields plus the highest D vales on the Recommended List in cut 1. Use a 5 year break between red clover crops to prevent pest and disease build-up. AberEve Tetraploid Hybrid AberDart Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGlyn Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberClaret Red Clover Milvus Red Clover 4.00kg 3.00kg 1.00kg 1 / acre Heading date average for Hi-Pro Booster is 21st May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. 12 Premier Leys 2015

13 Silage Buster Short Term, Cutting Intensive production up to a three year period. For 75D value, cut around 8th-10th May, with the second cut 6 weeks later. Up to four cuts of high quality silage with up to tonnes of dry matter in the first year. Maximum yield, palatability and digestibility. All varieties have excellent natural resistance to common diseases. This ley responds positively to high levels of fertiliser by producing up to 15% more dry matter per acre than long term leys. Contains Barsilo which in its first harvest year has the highest cutting yield within its group on the Recommended List. The mixture includes Novial for its yield and quality, with excellent digestibility and disease resistance. 1% higher 2nd cut yield * Heading date average for Silage Buster is 21st May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Barsilo Diploid Hybrid Novial Tetraploid Hybrid Abys Diploid Italian Barmultra II Tetraploid Italian 3.00kg 3.00kg 3.50kg 4.00kg 13.50kg / acre Premier Leys

14 Hi-n-Sile 3% higher 1st cut & 2% higher 2nd cut yield * Medium Term, Cutting Maximum yields under a 4 5 year cutting regime. Suitable for medium and high nitrogen production systems. For highest quality first cut silage of 75D, cut between 5th and 10th May, to maximise yield but at lower D value cut around 18th May. Responds very quickly to nitrogen application enabling you to maximise your conservation yields. Contains Aberystwyth bred grasses selected for yield, quality and extended growing season. Includes AberGreen, one of the latest Aber high sugar grasses for faster liveweight gains and higher milk production. Includes AberEve with excellent silage yields, plus the highest D values in cut 1 on the Recommended List. AberEve Tetraploid Hybrid AberDart Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGlyn Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Mole Valley Farmers Cutting White Clover Blend 3.50kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 0.50kg 14.00kg / acre Heading date average for Hi-n-Sile is 24th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. 14 Premier Leys 2015

15 New Gold-Multi Medium Term, Cutting and Grazing Designed for both cutting and grazing over a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Maximum grass production from early spring to late summer, lasting up to 5 years. Early spring grazing can be followed by quality conservation cuts (and subsequent aftermath grazing) from around 20th May. For 75D value, cut around 8th-15th May. Includes Seagoe, the variety with the highest conservation yield on the Recommended List. Includes Clanrye which puts a bottom in the sward with excellent persistency while the inclusion of Comer which is the highest yielding Timothy on the Recommended List increases spring growth and palatability. Includes AberMagic with the highest overall grazing yields in its class on the Recommended List. Highest first cut D value combined with excellent silage yields. 2% higher 1st cut yield & 4% higher autumn grazing yield * Heading date average for New Gold-Multi is 30th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Barsilo Tetraploid Hybrid AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial Seagoe Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Clanrye Diploid Late Perennial Dundrum Tetraploid Late Perennial Comer Timothy Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 3.00kg 2.50kg 1.00kg 0.75kg 13.25kg / acre Premier Leys

16 Maxi-Silage Long Term, Cutting A long term cutting mixture of up to 7 years that will provide heavy cuts of quality silage. To maximise quality and obtain 75D value cut between 10th and 15th May. All varieties perform extremely well under either a high or low fertiliser system. Mole Valley Farmers cutting white clover blend is chosen to perform under conservation management and to fix nitrogen. Varieties are chosen for excellent aftermath D value. Contains AberGain for increased yield and quality. 2% higher 1st cut & 3% higher 2nd cut yield * AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberGain Tetraploid Late Perennial Mole Valley Farmers Cutting White Clover Blend 3.00kg 4.00kg 3.50kg 0.75kg 13.25kg / acre Heading date average for Maxi-Silage is 31st May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. 16 Premier Leys 2015

17 Milk-n-Meat Long Term, Cutting and Grazing 2% higher 1st cut yield & 6% higher autumn grazing yield * A dual purpose ley of up to 7 years for cutting and grazing systems. Our most popular mixture proven to perform on farms all over the UK. Suitable for dairy, beef and sheep systems. To maximise quality and obtain 75D value cut between 10th and 15th May. Suitable for early spring grazing or silage cuts that can be followed by grazing right through to late autumn. It will produce a dense sward that will help to reduce poaching. Contains Timothy for early growth and increased palatability. For 2015 includes AberWolf, the latest Aber high sugar perennial from IBERS listed in 2014 Recommended List, top combination of yield for grazing and cutting and very high grazing D-Value. Our flagship mixture just got better. AberDart Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberWolf Diploid Intermediate Perennial AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberAvon Diploid Late Perennial Presto Timothy Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 2.50kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 1.00kg 1.00kg 13.50kg / acre Heading date average for Milk-n-Meat is 30th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Premier Leys

18 Cut-n-Graze Long Term, Cutting and Grazing A mixture with a combination of top yield and the highest ME, giving better milk yields and liveweight gain whether grazed or ensiled. To maximise quality and obtain 75D value cut between 10th and 15th May, followed by high quality, rotational grazing for the rest of the season. High ground cover and good disease resistance to maximise the life of the ley. A combination of the best grasses available, including AberGain, AberGreen and the NEW AberWolf, all leaders for yield and quality on the Recommended List. 5% higher 1st cut yield & 9% higher autumn grazing yield * Heading date average for Cut-n-Graze is 31st May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. AberWolf Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial Dunluce Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberAvon Diploid Late Perennial AberGain Tetraploid Late Perennial Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 3.00kg 2.50kg 1.50kg 2.50kg 3.00kg 1.00kg 13.50kg / acre 18 Premier Leys 2015

19 Extendi-Graze Long Term Grazing Formulated for those who require long term high quality grazing over a period of up to 10 years. Will provide an extended grazing season for spring calvers or a quality first cut followed by rotational grazing for traditional systems. Aber high sugar grasses for higher milk production from increased water soluble carbohydrate. Most suitable for rotational grazing. Timothy can be added to this mixture for earlier spring growth and increased palatability. Can be shut up for cutting when grass is in surplus, making excellent big bale or clamp silage or hay. Contains AberDart winner of the NIAB variety cup and has the highest grazing D-value and highest spring growth in its class on the Recommended List. 4% higher grazing yield * Heading date average for Extendi-Graze is 30th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. AberDart Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberStar Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberAvon Diploid Late Perennial AberGain Tetraploid Late Perennial Mole Valley Farmers Grazing White Clover Blend 1.50kg 2.75kg 4.00kg 0.75kg 13.00kg / acre Premier Leys

20 Diamond-Multi Long Term, Cutting and Grazing 7% higher 1st cut yield & 2% higher autumn grazing yield * A highly versatile long term mixture designed to maximise production at the times of the year when grass is most valuable. It is a highly flexible mixture for both cutting and grazing. Has outstanding spring growth for early turnout and early spring lambing. Cut at first ear emergence in early May. The ley will produce grass of 73D plus or left for two weeks to bulk up, will still produce grass of 68D. A combination of highly digestible varieties that ensures grass supply throughout all seasons. Maintains excellent growth into late autumn, to maximise the grazing season. Contains Comer the highest yielding Timothy on the Recommended List for increased spring growth and palatability. Moyola Diploid Early Perennial Boyne Diploid Intermediate Perennial Seagoe Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Drumbo Diploid Late Perennial Tyrella Diploid Late Perennial Ideal Tetraploid Late Perennial Comer Timothy Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 2.50kg 1.50kg 0.75kg 0.75kg 13.50kg / acre Heading date average for Diamond-Multi is 28th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. 20 Premier Leys 2015

21 No Clover-Multi Long Term, Cutting and Grazing Designed to produce a dense productive ley which can be used for cutting or grazing. 100% ryegrass content will give the maximum response to nitrogen applications. For either quick rotational grazing systems or to maximise silage production. To maximise quality and obtain 75D value cut between 10th and 15th May The newly established ley can be sprayed at establishment with more effective and lower cost herbicides to control chickweed and seedling docks, before they get established in the sward. Mole Valley Farmers clover blends can be stitched into the ley after weed control has taken place. Contains AberGain with the highest grazing yield, highest grazing D value, highest grazing percentage from spring to autumn and highest total conservation yield. 7% higher 1st cut yield & 2% higher autumn grazing yield * Heading date average for No Clover-Multi is 31st May for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. AberFarrell Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberAvon Diploid Late Perennial AberGain Tetraploid Late Perennial 3.00kg 3.50kg 1.50kg 2.50kg 3.00kg 13.50kg / acre Premier Leys

22 Dryland Long Term, Grazing Cocksfoot produces long fibrous roots allowing it to grow for longer periods in a drought. The mixture is extremely palatable with the inclusion of Timothy and a blend of white clover. It is essential not to under graze as the cocksfoot will become fibrous and tough. Suitable for beef and sheep with a good dense ground cover. Cocksfoot is early to start in the spring and is very rapid in its recovery after defoliation. Herb mixtures can be added to the ley as they are drought resistant, with deep roots and add minerals to the grazing animal. Contains AberAvon which has the best grazing quality available and has shown in private trials to be preferentially grazed above other varieties. 1.6% higher grazing yield * Heading date average for Dryland is 5th June for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. AberAvon Diploid Late Perennial AberPlentiful Tetraploid Late Perennial Presto Timothy AberTop Cocksfoot Liherold Meadow Fescue Mole Valley Farmers Grazing White Clover Blend 1.00kg 4.00kg 1.00kg 1 / acre 22 Premier Leys 2015

23 Low Input Pasture Long Term, Cutting and Grazing A ley designed for beef and sheep farmers, who are looking to maximise production from lower inputs. Proven mixture in low input trials (DARD Northern Ireland). Fescues and cocksfoot are included because they are deep rooted and able to survive dry and wet conditions. The mixture of species has been selected to offer opportunities for cutting and grazing. This range of grass will thrive with lower inputs of artificial nitrogen, offers a sustainable farming solution and will last for many years. Barolex tall fescue, is a highly palatable variety, with forage that contains 15% more protein than perennial ryegrass. Contains Comer the highest yielding Timothy on the Recommended List for increased spring growth and palatability. Foyle Tetraploid Hybrid Pradel Meadow Fescue Barolex Tall Fescue Comer Timothy Barmoral Cocksfoot Crusader Medium White Clover Alice Large White Clover 3.00kg 1.50kg 3.50kg 1.50kg 0.25kg 0.25kg 1 / acre Heading date average for Low Input Pasture is 1st June for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Premier Leys

24 Chicory Leys Medium Term, Grazing Key benefits of Puna II Perennial Chicory Outstanding animal performance (e.g. lamb growth rates of g/day). Yields up to 15tDM/ha in a season; crude protein up to 25%; D-value High mineral content, including zinc, potassium and copper. Good tolerance to drought, acid soils and major pests. Rapid regrowth after grazing. Reduces the effect of internal parasites. Provides high quality feed through the summer. Does not cause bloat. Lamb Finisher Puna II Perennial Chicory AberClaret Red Clover Merviot Red Clover 1.25kg 5.25kg/acre 2 3 years, Intensive finishing mixture. Full production from May to September. Red clover can contribute up to 150kgN/ha. High protein forage suitable for finishing early lambs. Lamb Finisher Plus White Clover Puna II Perennial Chicory AberClaret Red Clover Merviot Red Clover Aran White Clover Puna II Perennial Chicory Aran White Clover AberEcho Tetraploid Hybrid AberEve Tetraploid Hybrid AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial 1.00kg 1.50kg 1.00kg 5.50kg/acre As Lamb Finisher but with the benefit of white clover to improve ground cover during late season. 2-3 years duration. Livestock Grazer / Beef Finisher 1.75kg 1.50kg 4.00kg 11.25kg/acre 3 4 year medium term ley. Ideal for lambs, beef youngstock finishing (or calves) or flushing ewes. Offers improved grazing and ground cover in autumn. 24 Premier Leys 2015

25 Renovation Mixes Old pasture and leys that have become thin in the bottom can be rejuvenated by either broadcasting seed onto them or by slot seeding. Ideal ground conditions are important preferably when soil temperatures are above 7 C between end of March and September. Use a chain harrow with reasonable spikes to get a tilth, broadcast/drill the seed and then either roll or turn out stock to tread in. Do not apply any nitrogen until the new grasses are well established. Clover seed can be added to either of these mixtures if required at 1kg per pack and taking out 1kg of grass seed. Delivery and Pack Size Direct to farm packs 10kg bags. Short term AberEve Tetraploid Hybrid Muriello Diploid Italian Dorike Tetraploid Italian Long term AberEve Tetraploid Hybrid AberFarrel Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGlyn Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial 4.00kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 10.00kg / acre 4.00kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 10.00kg / acre Premier Leys

26 Horse Haylage Produces haylage which is an ideal source of protein and energy. It is ideal for barn drying or high dry matter haylage or hay. The mixture is designed to produce fodder that is an excellent source of fibre. The mixture has been selected for its high disease resistance. Barsilo Diploid Hybrid Barmultra II Tetraploid Italian Abys Diploid Italian Kilrea Diploid Early Perennial 4.00kg 4.00kg 2.50kg 12.50kg / acre 26 Premier Leys 2015

27 Horse / Pony Paddock Long Term, Grazing Designed to produce high quality grazing and if required, a very high quality hay cut in summer. Extremely persistent, dense and hard wearing. This mixture can be used for patching poached areas on the farm. Delivery and Pack Size Half acre packs available in branch. Herb Mixture A blend of herbs can add valuable properties to the diet. Herbs have the ability to supply different trace elements and minerals. Is extremely persistant. Sowing rate 0.5kg per acre mixed into a grass seed ley. Varieties Ribgrass, Sheeps Parsley, Yarrow, Salad Burnet. Kilrea Diploid Intermediate Perennial Spelga Diploid Intermediate Perennial Drumbo Diploid Late Perennial Comer Timothy Barustic Strong Creeping Red Fescue Cosmanaut Meadow Fescue Herbs can added to this mixture 4.50kg 2.75kg 1.50kg 0.75kg 1.00kg 12.50kg / acre Premier Leys

28 Equine Meadow Mix Free Lower Sugar Long Term, Grazing Contains a wide range of less productive grasses, which recreates the nutritional characteristics of a natural habitat. Specifically designed for horses/ponies that are laminitic. Laminitis will still have to be monitored but the mixture will help to minimise the risk. Will give a dense hard wearing sward. Other Mixtures Available Gallops mixture Especially designed for gallops using high wear tolerant dwarf perennial ryegrasses. Barelite Tall Fescue Preval Meadow Fescue Barustic Strong Creeping Red Fescue Motim Timothy Miracle Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Herbs can added to this mixture 3.00kg 3.00kg 3.00kg 13.00kg / acre 28 Premier Leys 2015

29 White Clover This is used in most long term grazing leys at between 0.75 to 1.0 kg/acre inclusion rate. For overseeding 1.0kg/acre is recommended to boost nutrient value of the sward and fix nitrogen. Up to 100 units/acre of nitrogen are fixed by a sward with 20 to 30% clover composition. Varieties are categorised by leaf size. Small leaf varieties are most persistent under tight sheep grazing, whilst the large leaf varieties are most persistent under cattle grazing or silage management. Mole Valley Farmers Grazing White Clover Blend To increase the palatability of the sward and consequently animal performance. To fix nitrogen. To supply additional protein and minerals to the animal. To give extra production during dry spells. To maintain the quality of the sward. Blends combine complementary characteristics and offer greater stability of yield than single varieties within the mixture. Mole Valley Farmers Cutting White Clover Blend AberPearl / AberDai Medium White Clover AberHerald Small White Clover Crusader Small White Clover 30% 40% 30% Aran Large White Clover 50% Alice / Barblanca Large White Clover 50% Ex Mole Valley Farmers branch in 2kg packs or direct to farm in 2kg/25kg packs. Mole Valley Farmers Dual Purpose White Clover Blend AberHerald / Crusader Small White Clover 40% AberDai Medium White Clover 30% Alice Large White Clover 30% Premier Leys

30 Red Clover A much larger plant than white clover, used in short and medium term leys and fertility building swards. There is renewed interest in the species as a source of home produced protein and free fixing of nitrogen. High protein level throughout the growing season. Very high yields for 2-3 years. Improves soil structure and fertility. Large root system makes it drought resistant. Warning: It can effect fertility of ewes due to oestregen production if grazed 6 weeks prior to tupping. Varieties Milvus, Merviot, AberClaret, Lemmon, Trevvio Delivery and Pack Size Ex Mole Valley Farmers branch in 2kg packs or direct to farm in 2kg and 25kg packs. 30 Premier Leys 2015

31 Rumigan Selection All our leys will include 70% organic seed in the mix which has the approval of the Soil Association and the Organic Farmers and Growers. Our Rumigan Premier leys have been carefully selected to provide a combination of palatability, yield and disease resistance to provide improved production for both milk and meat from grass clover mixtures. Pages: 2 years Rumigan Hi-Pro Silo-Filler years Rumigan Hi-Pro Booster 32 Cutting 3 years Rumigan Silage Buster years Rumigan Hi-n-Sile 35 General Cutting Grazing 3-5 years 5 years + Rumigan New Gold-Multi 36 Rumigan Milk-n-Meat 37 Rumigan Diamond-Multi 38 Grazing 5 years + Rumigan Extendi-Graze 39 Please Note: Occasionally a shortage of a variety may occur and we therefore reserve the right to replace those not available with a suitable alternative. Any alteration to the mixture will be clearly shown on a bag label. Mole Valley Farmers standard terms and conditions apply. For details on availability contact seed office on Premier Leys

32 Rumigan Hi-Pro Booster Short Term, Cutting Maximum home grown protein from the high red clover content. Maximum production of quality forage from the high yielding hybrid, tetraploid perennial ryegrasses for up to 4 years. Helps build up fertility for the following crops and improves soil structure. Ideal for spring undersowing under barley or arable silage mixtures. Once established, the sward can be cut three or four times, with the option to graze fattening lambs in the autumn. Contains Aber high sugar grasses and the new 5 year red clover AberClaret. Cut when 50% of flowers show red to maximise protein content. Use a 5 year break between red clover crops to prevent pest disease build-up. Heading date for Rumigan HI-Pro Booster is 23rd May for Central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Solid Tetraploid Hybrid - Organic AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Rodrigo Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic AberGlyn Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial AberClaret Red Clover Milvus Red Clover 4.00kg 2.40kg 0.60kg 1.00kg 1 / acre 32 Premier Leys 2015

33 Rumigan Hi-Pro Silo-Filler Short Term, Cutting Maximum production for 2 years. Maximum home grown protein from the high red clover content. Ideal for spring undersowing under barley or arable silage mixtures. Annual yields of tonnes DM/ha can be achieved. Excellent fertility builder for following crops. Improvement of soil structure. Cut when 50% of flowers show red to maximise protein content. Use a 5 year break between red clover crops to prevent pest disease build-up. Dorike Tetraploid Italian - Organic Ligrande Diploid Italian - Organic Muriello Diploid Italian Merviot Red Clover Milvus Red Clover 5.00kg 3.40kg 0.60kg 1.00kg 1 / acre Heading date for Rumigan Hi-Pro Silo-Filler is 18th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Premier Leys

34 Rumigan Silage Buster Short Term, Cutting Intensive production up to 3 years. Maximum yield and palatability. Up to four cuts of high quailty forage per year or all season long grazing. First cut at around mid May will produce 70 D value grass. This mixture includes only top yielding Italian and hybrid ryegrasses. The mixture includes Novial for its yield and quality, with excellent digestibility and disease resistance. Heading date for Rumigan Silage Buster is 20th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Novial Tetraploid Hybrid Solid Tetraploid Hybrid - Organic Abys Diploid Italian Danergo Tetraploid Italian - Organic 3.45kg 2.05kg 6.00kg 13.50kg / acre 34 Premier Leys 2015

35 Rumigan Hi-n-Sile Short Term, Cutting Maximum yields under conservation and grazing. Optimum yield for quality, first cut silage from 25th May-7th June. 1kg of white and ½kg of red clover to give nitrogen fixation. Red clover for extra protein for first 2-3 years. Contains Aberystwyth bred grasses selected for yield, quality and extended growing season. Ideal for 3-4 bulky silage cuts or one large cut followed by rotational grazing. Good Crown Rust resistance. Solid Tetraploid Hybrid - Organic AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Rodrigo Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic AberWolf Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial 3.50kg 3.00kg 3.30kg 0.70kg Heading date for Rumigan Hi-n-Sile is 25th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Barblanca Large White Clover Aran Large White Clover Aber-Claret Red Clover 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 14.00kg / acre Premier Leys

36 Rumigan New Gold-Multi Medium Term, Cutting and Grazing Designed for both cutting and grazing over a wide range of soil types. Gives a very long growing season, by using varieties with different growth habits for maximum production, up to 5 years. Produces a sward structure which will allow the clover content to build up to the optimum of 30% of the dry matter. A first cut, taken when the first ears emerge in mid May, will produce the optimum yield of quality grass. Timing of the second cut should be judged by the volume of the crop, as the white clover content will help to maintain the quality of the sward. The use of disease resistant varieties ensures a palatable sward right through the growing season. Heading date for Rumigan New Gold-Multi is 29th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Solid Tetraploid Hybrid - Organic Dunluce Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Copeland Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Drumbo Diploid Late Perennial - Organic Dundrum Tetraploid Late Perennial Comer Timothy Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 1.50kg 2.50kg 2.50kg 2.80kg 0.70kg 1.25kg 13.25kg / acre 36 Premier Leys 2015

37 Rumigan Milk-n-Meat Long Term, Cutting and Grazing A dual purpose ley for cutting and grazing systems. Optimum first cut silage towards end of May, cut earlier for higher quality. It will produce a dense sward that will help to reduce poaching. Suitable for early spring grazing or silage cut that can be followed by grazing right through to the autumn. Includes Aber high sugar bred grasses for yield, quality and disease resistance. 1.25kg of Mole Valley Farmers White Clover blend for increased nitrogen fixation. Pastour Diploid Late Perennial - Organic Rodrigo Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic AberGreen Diploid Intermediate Perennial Presto Timothy AberDai Medium White Clover AberHerald Medium White Clover Alice Large White Clover 3.80kg 2.95kg 2.70kg 1.80kg 1.00kg 0.375kg 0.50kg 0.375kg 13.50kg / acre Heading date for Rumigan Milk-n-Meat is 3rd June for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. Premier Leys

38 Rumigan Diamond-Multi Long Term, Cutting and Grazing Designed as a long term dual purpose ley which will give excellent quality grazing and silage. The ley will achieve excellent growth of spring grass for early turn out. Produces a sward structure that allows white clover to achieve its optimum level of 30% of the dry matter to give maximum production. Cut at first ear emergence, the ley will produce grass of 73D plus, and when left for two weeks to bulk up, will still produce grass of 68D. Heading date for Rumigan Diamond-Multi is 26th May for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield Moyola Diploid Early Perennial Copeland Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Dunluce Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Tyrella Diploid Late Perennial - Organic Drumbo Diploid Late Perennial - Organic Ideal Tetraploid Late Perennial - Comer Timothy Mole Valley Farmers Dual White Clover Blend 1.50kg 2.50kg 2.50kg 2.45kg 0.80kg 0.50kg 1.25kg 13.50kg / acre 38 Premier Leys 2015

39 Rumigan Extendi-Graze Long Term, Cutting and Grazing Designed for areas of the farm which are expected to be intensively grazed. The ley has outstanding persistency, using varieties with excellent sward density for carrying stock and suppressing weeds. Highly palatable, leafy production to maximise animal intakes. The ley can be rotationally grazed or set stocked and the season long growth of the ley, combined with its excellent stock carrying characteristics, allows for maximum grazing time. The later maturity of this ley allows a cut of quality silage to be made as the first ears emerge at the end of May. The varieties used are highly disease resistant with a dense growth habit, which produces quality late summer and autumn grazing with minimum maintenance. Heading date for Rumigan Extendi-Graze is 1st June for central Britain. When cutting for silage aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality x yield. AberBite Tetraploid Late Perennial - Organic Rodrigo Diploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Pastour Diploid Late Perennial - Organic AberGain Tetraploid Late Perennial AberMagic Diploid Intermediate - Perennial Presto Timothy AberHerald Medium White Clover Crusader Medium White Clover AberPearl Small White Clover 3.35kg 3.00kg 2.75kg 1.65kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.375kg 0.375kg 13.00kg / acre Premier Leys

40 White Clover Blend White Clover Blend To fix up to 150 units/acre nitrogen a year, free of charge. To increase the palatability of the sward and consequently animal performance. To supply additional protein and minerals to the animal. To give extra production during dry spells. Blends combine complementary characteristics and offer greater stability of yield than single varieties within the mixture. AberHerald/Crusader Small/ Medium White Clover 40% AberDai Medium White Clover 30% Alice Large White Clover 30% Rumingan White Clover Blend Crusader Medium White Clover Alice Large White Clover - Organic 30% 70% 40 Premier Leys 2015

41 Rumigan Blend & Rumigan Red Clover Blend Red clover is used principally for silage production and will grow on many soil types. As with other legumes, it is best sown from April to early September. AberClaret Red Clover 30% Milvus Red Clover - Organic 70% Delivery and Pack Size: Direct to Farm Packs: 2kg/25kg Rumigan Italian Fast establishment and quick growth are characteristics of this Italian ryegrass blend. It is suitable for a 1-2 year ley giving excellent yields for either cutting or grazing. Danergo Tetraploid Italian - Organic Meribel Diploid Italian Abys Diploid Italian 70% 10% 20% Delivery and Pack Size Direct to farm Packs: 25kg Sowing rate: kgs/acre Premier Leys

42 Rumigan Renovation Mixes Mole Valley Farmers Organic Clover Rich Renovator Increasing quality clover percentage in existing ley. Once established, clovers will fix free nitrogen and improve protein production. Clovers selected for persistence and yield. Rumigan Clover Rich Renovator Dunluce Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic Crusader Medium White Clover Alice Large White Clover - Organic Rumigan Renovator AstonEnergy Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial - Organic AstonPrincess Tetraploid Late Perennial - Organic AberMagic Diploid Intermediate Perennial AberBite Tetraploid Late Perennial 5.00kg 3.00kg 10.00kg / acre 3.50kg 3.50kg 1.50kg 1.50kg 10.00kg / acre Delivery and Pack Size Direct to farm Packs: 10kg Sowing rate: 8-12kgs/acre 42 Premier Leys 2015

43 Optimising Production Grass reseeding is the opportunity to over come several possible issues in a field, such as weed infestation, compaction and low ph. In addition to tackling these, it is important to optimise seed germination and promote seedling rooting, followed by strong tillering. Seed genetics are valuable, so the newly germinated plant needs nurturing, firstly by a good seedbed, secondly with an ideal soil conditioner and then good plant nutrition. If established well, a pasture can be maintained to provide many years of efficient forage production. With the right foundations a new grass/clover ley will subsequently show a far better response to nutrient application, quicker regrowth, increased spring/autumn DM production and overall an improved sward density. Fertiliser Helpline: Premier Leys

44 Soil & Plant Nutrition Grass reseeds Starter fertiliser A good quality, tailor-made starter fertiliser will ensure that the essential nutrients and rooting stimulants are placed in an optimum ph rooting zone, therefore enabling the grass to get the best possible plant root foundation. A starter fertiliser that achieves these essential components is Physiolith. It contains the range of micronutrients that are required by plant root cells that are rapidly dividing and elongating, but also calcium to optimise ph and rooting stimulants to work in a healthy microbially-active soil. Physiolith - an ideal starter fertiliser Soil Testing Soil sample fields in advance of reseeding, to get an indication of the soil s fertility and ph status and future fertiliser and lime applications. Establish soil P & K levels and apply suitable fertilisers or manures before or during soil cultivations. Lime As required, apply lime to the seedbed and incorporate into the top 10cm of soil. Lime can take two or three months to activate, so if ph is particularly low, apply a quick acting granular alternative. Phosphorus (P) & Potassium (K) Soil P and K are essential at reseeding time to aid root and tiller development during the early stages of establishment and to ensure the longevity of ryegrasses in the sward over time. Maintain soils at Target Soil Index 2+/ 3 for maximum production and persistency of clovers and rye grasses. Apply into the seedbed at sowing time. Nitrogen (N) Right hand plant just treated with lime. Left hand plant treated with Physiolith; giving greater plant growth, increased root mass and a stronger more robust long-term plant. Sufficient, but not excessive N is one of the essentials in aiding good grass establishment. Grass seeds have a low N requirement during the early stages of establishment. Too much N will encourage weed growth and competition for new grass seedlings. 44 Premier Leys 2015

45 Establishing A New Ley 1. Ploughing and working down prior to reseeding is the conventional approach with advantages where ground is rutted, badly poached or uneven. Though more expensive than other methods it usually gives the best results. Weed seed are usually disturbed and a herbicide is normally needed at the establishment stage. 2. Undersowing usually spring barley or an arable silage mix. The seed rate of the arable crop is normally reduced slightly to give enough height and nutrients for the undersown grass to survive until the crop is harvested for grain or wholecrop. This system helps to reduce reseeding costs and produce extra feed while the grass is establishing. 3. Overseeding or Slot Seeding with specialist machines when the existing grass is tightly grazed or mown down. 4. Direct drilling grass after using Glyphosate (Round Up/Clinic Ace). Cautionary Note a. Following a 1-2 year old ley. It is essential to remove, or graze surface trash thoroughly from 5 days after spraying. Grass and clover can be drilled once all trash is cleared. b. Following a long ley/permanent pasture with a surface mat of old grass and dense root structures. Spray the ley in the autumn. Delay direct drilling until the following spring (6 months gap required) and give the mat time to decompose. Removal of the surface mat, followed by harrowing to break the soil surface to the depth of the decaying roots will help aerate the soil and speed breakdown of organic matter. If direct drilled earlier with grass, toxins given off by decaying roots can cause establishment failure. Premier Leys

46 10 Top Tips For Reseeding 1. Soil test before reseeding correct ph and nutrient deficiencies. 2. Burn off old swards with Round Up (Glyphosate) / Clinic Ace (Glyphosate). 3. Timeliness: either early spring once the soil is warm and has sufficient moisture, or in the autumn up until October (weather permitting). Mixtures with clover should be sown by the end of August. 4. Cultivate to create a fine, firm seedbed to avoid sowing too deep (no deeper than 15mm) and give a good soil to seed contact to aid faster development. 5. Ideally sow into warm, moist soil. 6. Harrow seed lightly and follow up with a Cambridge roll to consolidate the seedbed. 7. Monitor frit fly, leatherjacket and wireworm attack. Treat at first signs of damage. 8. Slug pellets are advisable in wet seasons. 9. Control broad leaved weeds e.g. chickweed, before it takes over the reseed by light sheep grazing or suitable weedkillers. 10. Early management of the establishing sward is key to encourage rapid ground cover. Grazing is preferable to cutting in the first instance. 46 Premier Leys 2015

47 10 Benefits of Reseeding Reseeding leads to profitable livestock production with a Mole Valley Farmers Premier Ley. 1. 1st year yields will be 25% higher than the same ley after 5 years in average conditions (in dry season or dry sites this can increase by as much as 50%). 2. Increase grass digestibility / palatability. 3. Clean worm free grazing. 4. Weed grasses are less responsive to Nitrogen. 5. Better disease resistance in new varieties. 6. Improved winter hardiness. 7. Better ground cover and persistence. 8. Better feed value and animal performance at grazing. 9. Ability to increase clover contents, for increased feed value and Nitrogen fixation. 10. Improved silage quality for winter feeding. Premier Leys

48 Amenity Grasses Sports and Leisure Mixtures designed for golf and sports turf. Closed seasons are becoming even shorter whilst at the same time levels of play are constantly increasing. Our range of Pro-Sport mixtures have been formulated to meet the requirements of today s groundsmen and greenkeepers. Special Mixtures Whilst we have standard mixtures for most situations, we are always able to help put together mixtures to your own specification. Wildflora Mixtures There is an increasing demand for conservation mixtures suitable for amenity landscaping and habitat recreation. The mixtures range from 5%-20% wild flora for which most will be native UK production. Lawn Seed We supply lawn seed with or without ryegrass depending on whether you require a hardwearing or show lawn, made to our own specification using quality cultivars. Stocked at Mole Valley Farmers branches and Mole Country Stores, packed in 2kg and 10kg bags. For further information on the MOLE range of Silage Additives or A guide to Game Cover, Environmental and Green Manuring Crops T: or E: seeds@molevalleyfarmers.com A Guide to Game Cover, Environmental & Green Manuring Crops Premier Leys 2015

49 Fuel Fuel Solutions West Tel: East Tel: The only number you need for your fuel requirements Home Heating Oil With winter just around the corner, now is the time to be buying your heating oil ahead of the Christmas rush. One call to Mole Fuel Solutions will get you a consistently competitive price and save you the time and aggravation of phoning around suppliers to compare prices. You can be confident of always getting a competitive price along with speedy delivery wherever you live. Commercial Heating Oil If you run a residential nursing / care home, B&B, hotel, holiday cottages, offices, shop or factory where a quality reliable supply is essential, we would like to hear from you. We will explain the benefits to your business of our unique approach including a top-up service and tank monitoring to ensure you always have fuel on site. Farm Fuels Mole Fuel Solutions supports farmers with competitive fuel prices along with efficient and timely deliveries. By working with Mole Fuel Solutions you will receive all of these as a minimum standard, along with a friendly, knowledgeable industry trained customer support team working with your best interests in mind. Sundries Premier Leys