Ley Mixtures. Ley Mixtures

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1 Ley Mixtures 2016 Ley Mixtures 2018

2 Seed Quality & Treatment Short Term Leys (2-3 years) Purity HUBBARDS QUALITY = Higher purity and less weed seeds Pure Seed 98% EU QUALITY = More inert matter and weed seeds Pure Seed 96% Inert Matter 2% Inert Matter 3.2% Weed Species Trace Weed Species 0.8% Top Cut For high yields of quality silage 4.0kg BELLUNA Italian Ryegrass 3.0kg UDINE Italian Ryegrass (T) 3.0kg ENDURO Hybrid Ryegrass (T) 3.0kg SOLOMON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass At least two bulky cuts of silage a year for up to three years Potential for excellent autumn grazing Blend of diploids and tetraploids for yield and forage quality High tetraploid content to maximise sugars (T=Tetraploid) Top Cut Red Clover A high protein ley which can be cut several times a season 3.0kg BELLUNA Italian Ryegrass 2.0kg UDINE Italian Ryegrass (T) 2.5kg ENDURO Hybrid Ryegrass (T) 3.0kg SOLOMON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 2.0kg RED ADMIRAL Red Clover Blend 12.5kg/acre Produces high energy and high protein silage Red Clover will fix valuable nitrogen Potential for aftermath grazing RED ADMIRAL red clover blend delivers consistently high yields for the duration of the ley A 13kg acre bag from other grass suppliers may contain less than 10kg of viable seed! 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 produces stronger, more stress resistant plants. Benefits of Red Clover Red Clover offers several benefits when grown within a grass ley. Most importantly, is its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen of up to 150kg N per ha (120 units per acre) annually. As well as this, Red Clover can also increase the protein content of silage by up to 20%, and therefore higher milk yields and liveweight gains can be achieved, when compared to grass only silage. Red Clover leys are also an ideal gateway into organic farming systems, by fixing nitrogen in the subsequent crop and improving soil structures. Hubbards Seeds use varieties from the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists 1

3 Medium Term Leys (3-5 years) Intensive Grazing Grass Mix 2 Flexisward A flexible mixture that will work how you want it to 2.0kg BELLUNA Italian Ryegrass 2.0kg AMALGAM Hybrid Ryegrass (T) 2.0kg ENDURO Hybrid Ryegrass (T) 2.0kg ELYRIA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 2.0kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T) 2.0kg MATIZ Late Perennial Ryegrass 0.5kg MERVIOT Red Clover 0.5kg VIOLIN White Clover 3-4 year mixture for silage and grazing The most productive and versatile ley on the farm Provides a choice of management systems NO CLOVER OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE Rejuvenator Ideal for poached or drought damaged swards 3.0kg Italian Ryegrass 2.5kg Hybrid Ryegrass (T) 4.5kg Mid-Season Perennial Ryegrass (T) 10kg/acre An ideal grass boosting solution Establishes very quickly Enhances palatability Can also be used for new ley establishment, where cost is a key factor (T) = Tetraploid Smithfield A medium term cut and graze mixture 3.0kg ELYRIA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 3.0kg MONTOVA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T) 2.0kg MATIZ Late Perennial Ryegrass 4.5kg XENON Late Perennial Ryegrass (T) 0.5kg VIOLIN White Clover 4-5 year, all ryegrass ley, with white clover Designed for high performance grazing Will provide one big silage cut, if required What is LG Animal Nutrition (LGAN)? The LGAN seal of approval 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 LGAN products. Intensive Grazing A mixture specially 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 Includes LG Animal Nutrition White Clover Blend to increase palatability, mineral and protein content LGAN Intensive Grazing Comprises: Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) Novello Xenon Drift Pack Size: 13kg (1 acre) White Clover LGAN White Clover Blend Total ME Yield (MJ/Ha) DM Yield (T/ha) Protein (%) Digestible Fibre (%) Disease Resistance 160,202 Intensive Grazing Digestibility (D-value) Ground Cover (%) Trial Results Energy Yield 134,508 Sugar (%) ME Content (MJ/Ha) Control Mix NIAB TAG Trials 2014/15 LGAN Intensive Grazing mixture exhibits impressive yields, high sugar and high levels of digestible fibre in trial. This resulted in 10% higher energy yield than the control mix, equivalent to an additional 2,553 litres of milk, worth 638/ ha at 25 pence per litre. Alternatively, over a tonne less concentrate needs to be bought in for every hectare grown. Mixture Performance Intensive Grazing (Grazing management) Dry Matter Yield (t/ha) 11.3 Sugar Content (% WSC) 20.2 Digestible Fibre (% DNDF) 85.1 D-Value 85 Protein Content (%) 15.3 Energy Content (% ME) 13.6 Energy Yield (MJ/ha) 154,806 3

4 Long Term Leys (5 years & over) Amenity Mixtures Greensward Long term grazing mixture with an early bite 1.5kg KIMBER Early Perennial Ryegrass 2.5kg ELYRIA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 2.5kg SOLOMON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 2.0kg PENSEL Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T) 2.5kg MATIZ Late Perennial Ryegrass 1.0kg COMTAL Timothy 1.0kg ENSIGN PLUS White Clover Blend Continuity of production from early spring to late autumn High sugar tetraploids encourage stock to eat more, leading to higher liveweight gain or more milk High quality white clover blend provides minerals and trace elements vital to your livestocks diet Drought Mixture For dry and drought prone areas 1.5kg PREMIUM Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 2.0kg TRINTELLA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T) 2.0kg NOVELLO Late Perennial Ryegrass (T) 1.5kg MATIZ Late Perennial Ryegrass 1.0kg DARIMO Meadow Fescue 1.5kg SOFTAN Tall Fescue 1.0kg COMTAL Timothy 1.5kg BOLIDE Cocksfoot 0.5kg VIOLIN White Clover Blend 12.5kg/acre Designed to withstand drought and maintain production Tall fescue is tolerant of both heat and drought Tetraploid ryegrasses have deep root systems, ideal in dry conditions PHOTOGRAPHY: WATIER VISUEL Estate High wear areas Re-seeding General landscaping Quick establishment Suburban Multi-purpose use Back lawns General landscaping Housing estates Formal Quality lawns and landscape areas Fine appearance Reduced mowing Equipaddock Original Horse and pony paddock mixture 2.0kg KIMBER Early Perennial Ryegrass 4.0kg COPELAND Mid-Season Perennial Ryegrass 3.0kg MESQUITA Late Perennial Ryegrass 1.5kg ERECTA Timothy 0.5kg GERONIMO Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 2.0kg HEIDRUN Creeping Red Fescue The inclusion of creeping red fescue aids the rapid repair of damaged swards The dense mat produced, reduces poaching and aids hoof protection from stones Equipaddock Original will tolerate several years of wear and tear An economical landscape ryegrass mixture that establishes quickly, giving rapid cover and good wear tolerance. Estate contains only true amenity cultivars. Mixture Formulation 35% Perennial Ryegrass 35% Amenity Tetraploid Ryegrass 30% Strong Creeping Red Fescue 100% Pack Size 2.5kg, 10kg, 20kg Sowing Rate 35g/m 2 Cutting Height 25mm An excellent multi-purpose lawn and landscape mixture that establishes quickly, with high wear tolerance and good appearance. Mixture Formulation 55% Perennial Ryegrass 10% Strong Creeping Red Fescue 35% Chewings Fescue 100% Pack Size 10kg, 20kg Sowing Rate 35g/m 2 Cutting Height 25mm Produces an attractive, fine, dense quality sward, for use on non ryegrass ornamental lawns and landscape areas. The inclusion of rhizomatous grasses provides resistance and strength to the sward. Mixture Formulation 50% Strong Creeping Red Fescue 25% Chewings Fescue 20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue 5% Browntop Bent 100% Pack Size 2.5kg, 10kg, 20kg Sowing Rate 30-50g/m 2 Cutting Height 15mm 4 (T) = Tetraploid PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OUR FULL RANGE OF AMENITY MIXTURES 5

5 Fodder Beet Other Forage Crops A collection of other forage crops available Sowing Information Growing Costs Sowing period Late March to late April Direct drill 100,000 seeds/ha 50,000 seeds/acre Seed sold in one acre packs (50,000 seed units) Yield & Feed Quality Average dry matter yield tonnes/ha Average fresh yield tonnes/ha Dry matter 15-24% 1460 per hectare Fresh weight 16 per tonne Dry matter 115 per tonne Crude protein 12-13% [mainly leaves] Digestibility value 78% Metabolisable energy MJ/kg DM Tarine A new variety which has performed outstandingly in trials. Tarine has unique, clean, pink roots, with a slightly higher DM content % which enables crops to be harvested later. Tarine is one of the new generation of fodder beets, bred for maximum feed potential from every hectare. Rhizomania tolerance completes its package for outstanding performance. Forage Rape A fast growing catch crop with a high protein content. Very winter hardy and great for finishing lambs. Can be used for sheep, dairy or beef production. Stubble Turnips Great summer buffer crop for dairy cows and finishing lambs. Economical to grow and will help to reduce winter feed costs. Kale Ideal for buffer feed for dairy cows during dry summers or outwintering systems. Kale has a flexible utilisation period with excellent crude protein content and high forage yields. Brick A new high yielding variety, ideal for growers looking to produce a high quality feed with a higher DM content %. Brick is a true fodder beet and therefore exhibits cleaner roots but will still deliver very high dry matter yields for maximum feed potential. Rhizomania tolerant. Robboss Robbos is UK proven. It produces high dry matter yields with clean yellow roots and medium dry matter content. It is an ideal choice for both diary and beef production. Blaze Blaze has the potential to produce excellent dry matter yields with very clean, bright red roots. Blaze is a medium dry matter variety which enables the roots to be fed whole or chopped. Low dirt contamination ensures high intakes with no scouring. Forage Rye Flexible sowing options after maize or cereals. Helps mop up residual nitrogen and prevents soil erosion. Ideal for early spring turnout. Swede Excellent high energy winter feed with low production costs. Great for finishing lambs with high dry matter yields. Why grow Lucerne? High protein forage Drought tolerant Four cuts per year possible 3-5 year potential Maize Low production cost, with a high DM value. Higher profits and consistent forage quality. Suitable for silage, big bales or zero grazing Fixes atmospheric nitrogen 6 7

6 Choosing the Right Forage Crop Pinnacle Forage Maize Reaching new heights for starch yield Species Fodder Beet Kale Stubble Turnip Forage Rape Sowing Time per hectare Sowing Rate per hectare March - April 100,000 seeds April - Early July Growing Costs per hectare Fresh Yield tonnes per hectare Dry Matter tonnes per hectare Crude Protein % ME kg/dm ME MJ per hectare 1, , , kg , ,000 May - August 5-8 kg ,500-44,000 May - August 6-9 kg ,000-49,500 Swedes April - June 3-5 kg Direct 350g-850g Precision , ,000 Lucerne April - August kg 1, , ,000 Forage Peas March - Early June kg , ,000 Forage Rye Sept - October 185 kg ,000-60,000 New, very early silage maize with excellent yields & quality Agronomics: Pinnacle has excellent early vigour for rapid early season growth Early maturing and is suitable for all maize growing sites Pinnacle has good eyespot tolerance Feeding: Pinnacle will be the TOP variety available for starch yield* Combines a very high starch content with improved digestible fibre, to produce superb quality silage Yield: NEW! Set to become a class leading First Choice variety on the 2019 BSPB/NIAB List MATURITY CLASS 9 (FAO 190) VERY EARLY EARLY VIGOUR EXCELLENT BSPB/NIAB Data: *Estimated position on Less Favourable List 2018 YIELD DM *103% VERY HIGH STARCH YIELD *110% TOP PERFORMER 8 *Growing costs provided by Kingshay Farming Trust 3 cuts per year 9

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