MAIZE & BEET SEED PRODUCT GUIDE. forage & biogas PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE

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1 2017 MAIZE & Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE BEET SEED PRODUCT GUIDE forage & biogas M AIZE

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3 CONTENTS Varieties D/M % at Harvest F.A.O number Page no Emmerson Keen Agiraxx Konsensus New varieties to evaluate 9 Fertilisers Maize Starter Fertiliser 13 Maize Fertiliser Requirements 13 Foliar Nitrogen Fertiliser Beet Fodder & Energy Beet Pirro (Biogas) Feldi (Budget) Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE GAME COVER MAIZE For our complete range of game cover maize, game covers, roots and stewardship seeds, please call for a copy of our Countryside seed catalogue COUNTRYSIDE SEED PRODUCT GUIDE Game Cover Environmental Roots Green Manuring M AIZE E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 3

4 FORAGE MAIZE EMMERSON (ULTRA EARLY FAO 150) NEW ULTRA EARLY Setting new standards for Ultra Early Maize, 1st choice listed. The earliest maturing variety on the st choice list. Suitable for all marginal growing needs or where harvest date is of prime importance. Maturity 12 Ultra Early Dry Matter Yield % 95 Average Dry Matter % 37.9 Very High Starch Content % 35.5 High ME (MJ/kg) 11.6 Very High Cell Wall Digestibility % 56.4 High NIAB figures Benefits Offers greater yields than any other Ultra Early Maize Best standing power and cob retention in its category 5 % additional yield advantage over current earliest variety Early whole plant dry down, combined with cob ripeness, DM yields and forage quality 37 days earlier to harvest than the latest listed variety, 10.6 % drier on the same day Well above average starch yields from the early cob ripeness at 5.5 t/ha Excellent early vigour, standing power Produces well filled cobs reducing the risk of microtoxin contamination in the clamp An improvement on Kentaurus going forward Bred by 4 T: F:

5 FORAGE MAIZE KEEN (EARLY F.A.O 160) Keen is one of the UK s highest yielding early forage maize varities. For growers in favorable areas Keen offers very early maturity even if sown relatively late after a spring silage cut. Keen is a very well proven and reliable early maize variety for the UK. Maturity 11 Very Early Dry Matter Yield 95 Average Dry Matter % 36.3 High Starch Content % 36.6 Very High ME (MJ/kg) 11.2 High Cell Wall Digestibility % 55 High Benefits High starch and early yielding for all situations Keen is recommended for all less favourable and marginal maize growing sites High yields for its maturity class, 3-4 days later than Kaspian Extremely high starch content for maximum feed value Very good early vigour, ideal for heavy soils or late drilling Excellent silage quality at 11.2 ME, combined with leading starch yields (6.6 t/ha) Excellent whole plant digestibility (over 70%) Produces a large well filled and enclosed cobs Very good eyespot resistance for an early variety Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by NIAB figures E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 5

6 RGT AGIRAXX (EARLY F.A.O 170) Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE M AIZE FORAGE MAIZE UK S MARKET LEADER The UK s most proven Maize variety for Forage, Grain and Biogas. A new generation of high intake varieties offering maximum digestibility from R.A.G.T Combines high dry matter and starch yields resulting in a high energy and digestable forage. Suitable for favourable and less favourable sites. Maturity 9 Mainstream/early Dry Matter Yield % 108 High Dry Matter % High Starch Content % 34.2 High ME (MJ/kg) 11.6 Very High Cell Wall Digestibility % 57 Very High Independent trials figures Benefits Continued winner of multiple regional maize competitions in 2013/14/15/16 Highest dry matter yields in Kingshay trials Very good grain maturity reaching advanced true cob maturity In trials Agiraxx produces the silage with the highest total digestibility High dry matter, starch and M.E yields ensure maximum livestock performance Early leaf dry down combines well with grain maturity allowing early harvesting A very bold plant with large uniform well formed and enclosed cobs A robust variety with good early vigour ensures rapid establishment Available with wireworm treatment (limited) Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by 6 T: F:

7 RGT AGIRAXX Winner of Multiple Awards Nationally 2016 E: 7

8 FORAGE MAIZE KONSENSUS (MAINSTREAM F.A.O 200) A very robust and proven hybrid bred by KWS, with high yield potential. The 1st of a new generation of breeding with fully enclosed and protected cob. Konsensus is ideal for rations involving high portions of maize silage and anaerobic digestion. Maturity 8 Mainstream Dry Matter Yield % 115 Very High Dry Matter % 33.3 High Starch Content % 34 High ME (MJ/kg) 11.5 Very High Cell Wall Digestibility % 57.6 Very High NIAB figures Benefits Highest yielding grain variety on the NIAB list High starch levels ensure a energy dense diet High ME yields and improved cell wall digestibility allows high feeding levels Early cob ripeness and starch laydown producing high energy content forage Konsensus shows very good early vigour along with good standing power Combines high dry matter with moderate stay green characteristics Good stay green for high whole plant digestability (over 71%) A bold plant with excellent early vigour Very good standing power at harvest Well suited to biogas production Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by 8 T: F:

9 FORAGE MAIZE NEW VARIETIES TO EVALUATE FOR 2017 Correct variety selection can make a huge difference to the success of your maize crop. Continued evaluation of new varieties is imperative to ensure we offer maize varieties to suit all situations and maximise farm profit. We are pleased to offer three varieties that we have carefully selected after initial UK breeder trials, these have shown a superior combination of outstanding quality, yield and agronomic characteristics. Variety Breeder F.A.O Dry Matter % Yield % Duxxbury RAGT LikeIT (KXB5010) DSV/KWS GP CA 56 Caussade Limited seed availability for new varieties under evaluation. Duxxbury A new generation of early maturing maize from the same breeder as Agiraxx. Exceptionally early maturing with yield. Shown consistency in 2 years of National Listing Trials LikeIT LikeIT ü Showing above average digestibility with high starch yields Very uniform and fully filled/enclosed early maturing cobs Robust field and agronomic characteristics Superior early vigour GP CA 56 High yielding mainstream variety with the highest digestibility and energy sources in UK trials Very good all round disease resistance Large, well formed, mature cob type Suitable for forage and biogas production Thiram & Mesurol treated 50,000 seed packs E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 9

10 Green Farm Seeds Ledbury, Herefordshire November 2016 PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE M AIZE 10 T: F:

11 BIOGAS MAIZE Throughout the E.U maize is the main plant based raw material for biogas production through anaerobic digestion. To be able to supply the required quantities of biomass, biogas production needs to achieve as high an efficiency level as possible using the whole plant. Energy maizes provides higher fresh and energy yields than traditional forage varieties. In this way maximum methane yields are directly linked to total yield potential. PIRRO (BIOGAS F.A.O 200) Highest dry matter yield in Kingshay independant maize trials 2014 Highest yielding variety in all NIAB UK at 121% (forage 2013) Uniquely has higher dry matter % and yield Reliable cob setting produces enclosed well filled heavy cobs High NIAB scores for early vigour High in vitro digestibility of organic matter at 74.1% Did extremely well in all Biogas situations 2013/14/15/16 Can be used for bulk forage production if required (31.1% 19.7 t/dm/ha) Large structured plant with excellent standing power Extremely good early vigour improves establishment, especially on marginal sites Bred by European Results Variety DM % Total DM Yield % Total Fresh Yield t/ha % Plant Height cm Pirro Ronaldinio Fabregas Ambrosini NIAB Forage/Biogas Results Variety DM % DM Yield % Fresh Yield t/ha Pirro Alfastar Ambronsini Hobbit E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 11

12 BUDGET MAIZE FELDI (BUDGET FORAGE/BIOGAS) A proven UK maize variety with good yields Produces a strong and bulky plant Most suited to favorable sites and early sowing An economically priced and reliable variety Successfully used for forage and biogas production Maturity 5 / 6 Medium/Late Dry Matter Yield % 102 Average Dry Matter % 32.8 Good ME (MJ/kg) 11.1 Good NIAB figures Both varieties Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by 12 T: F:

13 STARTER FERTILIZER PRIMARY P (10N 40P 2MG 11SO3 2ZN) Premium micro granular starter fertilizer Benefits Economic cheaper per acre than traditional starter fertiliser Agronomic faster seedling and root development Logistical only 6-8 kg per acre required Less soil moisture required to dissolve and make available Phosphorous and zinc are especially important in the initial period of growth Zinc increases the seedling resistance to environmental stress i.e. spring temperature, disease, pests and improves Phosphorous utilisation Improves establishment in dry, cloudy or cold soil conditions Targets nutrition where it is needed and used Primary P contains a coating that enhances Phosphorous availability protecting it from cation lock up Primary P in trials 11% more yield than 125 kg / ha MAP 50 and 23% more than control Packed in 10 kg packs Maize Fertiliser requirements Correct nutrition is vital to provide a successful and economic maize crop. Figures below based on peak uptake for a 20 t/ac (50 t/ha) maize crop. 210 kg / ha 168 units / acre Nitrogen (N) 55 kg / ha 44 units / acre Phosphate (P) 220 kg / ha 176 units / acre Potash (K) Available nutrients for the next crop following spring application Kg per tonne Units per ton N P K N P K Cattle FYM Broiler Litter Kg per cubic meter Units per 1000 gal Cow Slurry Pig Slurry It is important not to exceed environmental guidelines Source PDA E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 13

14 Use as part of your Nitrogen Planning Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer Non Scorch Product One application equates to 40 kg N / ha 35% of Maize crops Nitrogen is required after tassling Maize-N-Uptake Fresh yield increase % % of Total Nitrogen Update Grain Cob, shank, silks Husks, lower ears Stalk, tassel Leaf sheaths Leaves % Yield 0 Days: Month: May June July August Sept Control Untreated 14 T: F:

15 FOLIAR NITROGEN FERTILIZER Meeting maize s need for nitrogen in-season with Efficient-N-t 28 slow release foliar nitrogen fertiliser. Maize needs some 50% of its total nitrogen requirement from the 8th leaf stage through to tasseling, but a further 35% is needed to fill the cob, during MAXIMUM COB YIELD August and September. However losses, due to leaching and volatilisation, of seed bed applied nitrogen may leave the crop short of essential nitrogen during these later stages of growth. Until now there has not been a safe product for in-season supplementary nitrogen application however trials in 2014 and 2015, at multiple sites across the UK, have shown Efficie-N-t 28 can be effectively and safely used on maize and the results have shown an average fresh weight yield response of 13%. Applied in July, Efficie-N-t 28 helps to meet the crop s continuing need for nitrogen as the cobs begin to fill. What is Efficie-N-t 28 (28.0.0) It is a liquid foliar nitrogen fertiliser, based on urea polymers of variable lengths. The longer the chains, the slower they breakdown, resulting in a phased release of nitrogen over a total of 6-8 weeks (SCORCH FREE). Proven over 5 years in the field An application of 20 litres per hectare delivers 7kg of nitrogen which has been shown across a variety of crops to give the same response as 40kg of nitrogen supplied in 150kg of calcium ammonium nitrate. This is a particular benefit to those farming in a NVZ. Efficie-N-t 28 benefits in Maize Average 13% increased yield over controls 5 x the efficiency of soil applied nitrogen Reduced nutrient losses following application and increased uptake by the crop Phased release over 6-8 weeks, is not prone to leaching or volatilisation Sticky technology ensures nearly 100% uptake Scorch free and safe to apply unlike traditional foliar urea products Can be tank mixed with most fungicides Helps stay within N max Proven over four years in a variety of forage and arable crops Can be applied with a standard crop sprayer Packed in: 20 L (25kg ) drums and 1000 L(1250kg) IBCs Application rate: 20 L/ hectare diluted in L of water E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 15

16 FODDER / ENERGY BEET MAGNUM Well proven consistent palatable High Dry Matter yields High proportion of root in the ground Good frost tolerance Dry Matter % 19.3 Dry Matter Yield % 108 Fresh Yield % 91 Root in Ground % 75 VIRIDIS (NEW 2016) Clean white shallow rooting beet High Dry Matter yields Strong early vigour and excellent disease resistance Rhizominia Tolerant Dual purpose fodder/energy beet Dry Matter % 18.6 Dry Matter Yield % 104 Fresh Yield % 103 Root in Ground % 70 Colour White Colour White Rhizomnia Resistant No Rhizomnia Resistant Yes Standard Treatment Force Magna Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Optional Treatment Gaucho Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs 50,000 seed packs 16 T: F:

17 FODDER BEET CAGNOTTE Easily lifted and clean High % of root out of ground Well suited to late lifting and storage Added insurance of Rhizomania resistance Dry Matter % 17.5 Dry Matter Yield % 100 Fresh Yield % 107 Root in Ground % 65 MERVILLE Produces very high beet yields Good establishment with strong early vigour Excellent disease resistance to powdery mildew & rust Very low bolting tendency Suitable for grazing as well as lifting Dry Matter % 16.7 Dry Matter Yield % 96.4 Fresh Yield % 105 Root in Ground % 70 Colour White / Yellow Colour Red Rhizomnia Resistant Yes Rhizomnia Resistant No Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Optional Treatment Nuprid Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs 50,000 seed packs E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 17

18 FODDER BEET SPLENDIDE An excellent all round beet Very high Dry Matter and Fresh Root Yields Excellent for storage and easy lifting Highly palatable Very large clean orange beet Dry Matter % 16 Dry Matter Yield % 98 Fresh Yield % 113 Root in Ground % 70 JAMON A well proven consistent variety Clean highly palatable large orange roots Good resistance to leaf disease and bolting Large top size and early to lift Lift or graze insitu Dry Matter % 16.2 Dry Matter Yield % 99 Fresh Yield % 105 Root in Ground % 67 Colour Orange Colour Orange Rhizomnia Resistant No Rhizomnia Resistant No Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Optional Treatment Nuprid Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs 50,000 seed packs 18 T: F:

19 GRAZING / ENERGY BEET BRIGADIER (GRAZING) Traditional Mangel type of beet Exceptional high flesh yields Large leaves stay fresh until grazed 65 % of root above the ground Easy access to root when grazed Dry Matter % 12 Dry Matter Yield % 113 Fresh Yield % 135 Root in Ground % 35 Colour Rhizomnia Resistant Standard Treatment 50,000 seed packs Orange No Thiram & Hymexazol BARENTS (ENERGY) Delivers high dry matter with superior energy content High Dry Matter yields of high quality for gas production High quality plants with very large tops Clean well-shaped low-tare roots for easier harvesting High quality seed for the best results Root Dry Matter % 22.5 Root Dry Matter Yield T/ha Root Fresh Yield T/ha Suger Content % 100 Rhizomnia Resistant Standard Treatment 50,000 or 100,000 seed packs Yes Cruiser, Force, Thiram & Hymexazol ARTUS - NEW 2016 (ENERGY) Best selling energy beet in the advanced German market Very high yields of high quality substrate Well-shaped roots for easier, low-tare harvesting High quality seed for profitable performance Artus is an N-type (sugar balance) variety which is Rhizomania-resistant For Further details on Energy Beet please call 19

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