MAIZE & BEET SEED PRODUCT GUIDE

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1 2018 MAIZE & BEET SEED PRODUCT GUIDE forage & biogas Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE M AIZE

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3 CONTENTS Maize D/M % at Harvest F.A.O number Page no Duxxbury Agiraxx LikeIT SuFaster (to evaluate) Tiberio Pirro Bradley (Budget) Feldi (Budget) Fertilisers 4 Maize Starter Fertiliser 13 Maize Fertiliser Requirements 13 Foliar Nitrogen Fertiliser Beet Fodder & Energy Beet Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE M AIZE StandIT 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 E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 3

4 SEED COATING AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON RGT DUXXBURY Perfect nutrient concentration for establishment Selection of biologically active elements optimizes the potential of maize seed Improves plant vigour alongside a traditional starter fertilizer FORAGE MAIZE Benefits Innovative key maize establishment solution Encourages field emergence particularly in difficult conditions Improves germination percentage Accelerates initial plant and root development. Improves photosynthesis and plant growth Promotes and stimulates lateral root development. Composition Key nutrient components: GEA074 Growth Hormones (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins) Giberellic acid aids the synthesis of amylase which in turn breaks down the starch reserves in the endosperm, supporting the growth of the seed. Vitamin B5 & B6 - Accelerate germination Polysaccharides - Energy reserves for the seed Amino acids - Crucial in protein synthesis Manganese Vital role in many functions, particularly photosynthesis Can help increase seed viability and germination Molybdenum Facilitates the conversion of nitrate to nitrite and then in to ammonia Ammonia is used in the synthesis of amino acids, which in turn are vital for protein synthesis Availability of molybdenum falls in more acidic soils and this can lead to stunted growth 4 T: F:

5 FORAGE MAIZE RGT DUXXBURY FORAGE MAIZE (VERY EARLY F.A.O 160) NEW FOR 2018 A new generation of early maturing maize from the same breeder as Agiraxx which has shown consistency in 3 years of National Listing Trials. Duxxbury has the highest forage quality in UK National List Trials, combining excellent plant digestibility, energy and starch. Duxxbury offers very early maturity even if sown relatively late after a spring silage cut on less favourable sites. Maturity 11 Very Early Dry Matter Yield % 97 Average Dry Matter % 37.1 Very High Starch Content % 35.6 Very High ME (MJ/kg) 11.7 Very High Cell Wall Digestibility % 58.3 Very High NIAB figures Benefits Very good grain maturity reaching advanced true cob maturity Early whole plant dry down ensures good levels of dry matter in the clamp Very good starch yields from the early cob ripeness Excellent early vigour, standing power and produces well filled cobs reducing risk of microtoxin contamination in the clamp. Duxxbury is recommended for all less favourable, marginal maize growing sites or where early harvest date is of prime importance Very good eyespot resistance for an early variety Duxxbury offers a good balance of plant dry down and grain maturity ensuring maximum utilisation and intake. Available with wireworm treatment (limited) Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 5

6 FORAGE MAIZE (EARLY F.A.O 170) UK S MARKET LEADER The UK s most proven Maize variety for Forage, Grain and Biogas. A new generation of high intake varieties from R.A.G.T offering maximum digestibility. Combines high dry matter and starch yields resulting in a high energy and digestable forage. Suitable for favourable and less favourable sites. Characteristics 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 & 17 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:

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8 FORAGE MAIZE LikeITü (EARLY F.A.O 180) A very robust hybrid showing well above average digestibility with high starch yields. LikeIt shows early maturity with excellent all round disease resistance. LikeIt presents an exceptionally large cob which is fully enclosed Maturity 8/9 Mainstream Dry Matter Yield % 104 High Dry Matter % 34.3 High Starch Content % 33 High ME (MJ/kg) 11.3 High Cell Wall Digestibility % 60 Very High NIAB figures Benefits LikeIt shows very good early vigour combine good standing power Highest cell wall and whole plant digestibility % s in UK National List Trials Good all round disease tolerance including Eyespot and Fusarium LikeIt is bred from Europe s most proven breeding programme Proven to be suitable for a wide range of growing and soil situations A versatile variety which is reliable for forage, energy and grain production LikeIt s high energy density is ideal for rations involving high proportions of maize silage and anaerobic digestion. Limited seed availablility for 2018 Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs Bred by 8 T: F:

9 LikeITü Newent, Gloucestershire September 2017 Green Farm Seeds PROVEN RELIABLE BEST VALUE M AIZE E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 9

10 NEW VARIETY TO EVALUATE 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 a new variety that we have carefully selected after initial UK breeder trials, these have shown a superior combination of outstanding quality, yield and agronomic characteristics. SuFaster (EARLY/ MAINSTREAM F.A.O 180) Maturity 8/9 Fresh Yield % 103 Dry Matter Yield % 105 Dry Matter % 36.4 Starch Content % 32.5 Breeders figures Benefits A new hybrid from the same breeder as the very successful variety SURPRISE A very early hybrid with dual grain and silage use High yield of both grain and dry matter Plants with good initial vigor and tolerance for Spring chill Medium-high plants with very good resistance to lodging Earlier maturing and high yeilding than Surprise Limited seed availability 2018 Bred by 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 maize provides higher fresh and energy yields than traditional forage varieties. In this way maximum methane yields are directly linked to total yield potential. TIBERIO (BIOGAS F.A.O. 210) Very good eyespot resistance and excellent standing power Reliable and proven on farm performance Bold, strong plant with highest early vigour score NEW FOR 2018 High dry matter yields on 2018 Recommended List for favourable and less favourable sites. PIRRO (BIOGAS F.A.O. 210) Highest dry matter yield in Kingshay independent maize trials 2014 Highest yielding variety in all NIAB UK at 121% (forage 2013) Reliable cob setting produces enclosed well filled heavy cobs Extremely good early vigour improves establishment, especially on marginal sites Pirro Tiberio Dry Matter % Dry Matter yield t/ha Dry Matter yield % M.E. (MJ/kg) M.E s MJ/Ha Eyespot rating NIAB figures Bred by E: info@greenfarmseeds.com 11

12 BUDGET MAIZE RGT BRADLEY FORAGE MAIZE (BUDGET EARLY FORAGE) Offers a good balance of plant dry down and grain maturity. Very good starch yields from the early cob ripeness Suitable for difficult sites for later sowings Good early vigour, standing power and disease resistance Bradley has been previously UK trialed and listed Maturity 9/10 Early Dry Matter Yield % 101 Average Dry Matter % 36 High Starch Content % 32 Good ME (MJ/kg) 11.3 High Previous NIAB figures 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 Bred by Characteristics Maturity 5 / 6 Medium/Late Dry Matter Yield % 102 Average Dry Matter % 32.8 Good ME (MJ/kg) 11.1 Good Previous NIAB figures Both varieties Mesurol & Thiram treated, 50,000 seed packs 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 Source PDA It is important not to exceed environmental guidelines 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. MAXIMUM COB YIELD 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 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, trails 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 six 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 Characteristics Dry Matter % 19.3 Colour White Dry Matter Yield % 108 Rhizomnia Resistant No Fresh Yield % 91 Standard Treatment Force Magna Root in Ground % 75 Optional Treatment Gaucho 50,000 seed packs VIRIDIS Clean white shallow rooting beet, high fresh weight yield High Dry Matter yields and good frost tolerance Strong early vigour and excellent disease resistance Rhizominia Tolerant A reliable dual purpose fodder/energy beet NEW FOR 2018 Characteristics Dry Matter % 18.6 Colour White Dry Matter Yield % 104 Rhizomnia Resistant Yes Fresh Yield % 103 Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Root in Ground % 70 Optional Treatment Nuprid 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 Characteristics Dry Matter % 17.5 Colour White / Yellow Dry Matter Yield % 100 Rhizomnia Resistant Yes Fresh Yield % 107 Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Root in Ground % 65 Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs MERVILLE Produces 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 Characteristics Dry Matter % 16.7 Colour Red Dry Matter Yield % 96.4 Rhizomnia Resistant No Fresh Yield % 105 Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Root in Ground % 70 Optional Treatment Nuprid 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 Characteristics Dry Matter % 16 Colour Orange Dry Matter Yield % 98 Rhizomnia Resistant No Fresh Yield % 113 Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Root in Ground % 70 JAMON Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs 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 Europes most popular variety Characteristics Dry Matter % 16.2 Colour Orange Dry Matter Yield % 99 Rhizomnia Resistant No Fresh Yield % 105 Standard Treatment Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Root in Ground % 67 Optional Treatment Nuprid 50,000 seed packs 18 T: F:

19 GRAZING / ENERGY BEET MONRO (GRAZING & LIFTING) Traditional Mono Germ type of beet Exceptional high flesh yields Ideal for grazing but can also be lifted 60% of root above the ground Easy access to root when grazed Very good bolting resistance Softer / Low dry matter % NEW FOR 2018 Characteristics Dry Matter % 14.6 Dry Matter Yield % 90 Fresh Yield % 117 Root in Ground % 40 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 Characteristics Root Dry Matter % 22.5 Root Dry Matter Yield T/ha Root Fresh Yield T/ha Suger Content % 100 Colour Red Rhizomnia Resistant Yes Rhizomnia Resistant Standard Treatment No Iprodine, Hymexazol & Flurfhrin Standard Treatment Cruiser, Force, Thiram & Hymexazol 50,000 seed packs 50,000 or 100,000 seed packs YODA - NEW 2018 (ENERGY) Consistently high dry matter yields of high quality substrate, ideal for biogas production Exceptionally, clean well-shaped low-tare roots for easier harvesting High quality seed that delivers excellent establishment Yoda is a true energy beet 4% higher dry matter than control For Further details on Energy Beet please call 19

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