Autumn Re-Seeding & Catch Crops Brochure

AUTUMN RE-SEEDING & CATCH CROPS

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AUTUMN RE-SEEDING

AUTUMN RE-SEEDING ARE YOU SHORT OF FORAGE OR ARE YOUR GRASS LEYS LOOKING TIRED IF SO, AUTUMN RE-SEEDING IS THE ANSWER. If you didn’t look at reseeding last spring, this autumn could be an ideal time to invest in your forage quantity and quality.

In order to maximise the yield and quality of your forage, it is important to reseed regularly. Within several years, weed grasses will ingress into a sward – resulting in a reduction of digestibility, feed quality and responsiveness to fertiliser applications.

Wynnstay offer a wide range of grass seed mixtures to help producers maximise forage potential.

As an independent company, we use the best grass varieties, selected from the Grass and Clover Recommended List for England and Wales. We’re in control of the whole process from start to finish.

From seed production with our own grass seed growers, to seed cleaning, right through to formulating and mixing our mixtures, and delivering them direct to farm.

For more advice on our grass seed mixture range, or to discuss a bespoke mixture, contact your local Wynnstay Representative or call the Seed Department on 01939 210777.

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GRASS SEED MIXTURE SELECTION

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Conventional Mixtures Short term

Medium term

Fast Grass 1 year ley

Squire 3 year ley

Long term Herald 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Hay

Equine

Fortress 3-4 year ley

Kingdom 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Hay

Shield 4 year ley

Majestic 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Centenary Mix 5 year ley

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Sovereign 4-6 year ley

Poultry mix

Organic 3 Year Red Clover Mix

Short term

No Ryegrass Horse & Pony Mix

Poultry mix plus

Organic 4-6 Year Intensive Dual Purpose

Medium Term No Clover

Organic Long Term Cutting & Grazing

Medium Term Plus Clover

Horse & Pony Overseeding Mix

Long Term No Clover

Gateway Mix

Long Term Plus Clover

Horse Herb Mixes Horse Hay Mix

Horse Hay Mix

(long Term)

Gateway Mix

Available with Chicory

Available with Festulolium

Crusader 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Stronghold 4-6 year ley

Overseeding

(Short Term)

Royal 6+ year ley

Grazing

Organic

Horse & Pony Mix

Stud Mix Tower 1-2 year ley

Poultry

No Clover Version

Imperial 7+ year ley

Available with Clover

Grazing Silage

Grazing

Hay

Silage

Available with Plantain

Hay

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SEED MIXTURE SELECTOR

Our range of grass seeds has grown to become one of the most popular ranges of mixtures in the UK. As well as attracting new customers, this growth has been driven by an increased rate of repeat ordering - one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range. In addition, we also oer bespoke mixtures tailored to your speciďŹ c requirements and management regimes.

STUBBLE TURNIPS

STUBBLE TURNIPS

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Low-input crop High energy Fast-growing catch crop Helps to reduce winter feed costs Quick to establish Ideal for finishing lambs SOWING DATE

SOWING RATE

Mid April – early Sept

Drill = 1.5kg/acre Broadcast = 2kg/acre

Avg DM Yield (T/ha)

Average Fresh Yield (T/ha)

Dry Matter (%)

Crude Protein (%)

Digestibility Value (%)

ME (MJ/kg DM)

3.5 - 5

38 - 45

8-9

17 - 18

68 - 70

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VOLLENDA

TOP-YIELDING VARIETY IN WYNNSTAY’S 2017 IN-HOUSE TRIALS

Vollenda’s fast establishment, large bulb and excellent palatability, make it the number one choice. It has a high resistance to bolting and has good resistance to club root and alternaria. Its early vigour makes it an ideal variety to sow in May (for August utilisation) and August (for winter utilisation). It has good winter hardiness, which will keep it palatable until just after the Christmas period.

DELILAH Delilah is a white skinned variety which produces large tankard shape bulbs. It is high yielding, making it ideal for fattening lambs. Delilah has excellent digestibility and good resistance to mildew.

SAMSON Samson is a tetraploid variety, that produces a huge purple tankard shape bulb. It is highly digestible so it is ideal for fattening lambs or flushing ewes, providing excellent quality forage. Its large tankard roots will grow out of the ground, easing grazing. Yields are very similar to Vollenda.

SKYFALL Skyfall is a new Hybrid brassica, bred to provide a palatable leafy feed which can be fed either in the summer, when grass growth might be limited, or sown later, to enable the crop to be grazed in the autumn or winter months.

Other varieties available

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FORAGE RAPE High-protein content Wide sowing window Wide utilisation period Low-input crop Ideal for fattening lambs Quick-growing crop SOWING DATE

FORAGE RAPE

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SOWING RATE

May – early Sept

Avg DM Yield (T/ha)

Average Fresh Yield (T/ha)

Dry Matter (%)

Crude Protein (%)

Digestibility Value (%)

ME (MJ/kg DM)

3.5 - 4

24 - 35

11 - 12

19 - 20

65

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INTERVAL

TOP-YIELDING VARIETY IN WYNNSTAY’S 2017 IN-HOUSE TRIALS

Interval is a forage rape/kale cross. This can increase the grazing period into January due to its winter hardiness. Interval has exceptional yield potential, combined with good disease resistance. It is quick to establish and is perfect for fattening lambs or flushing ewes. In our in-house trials, Interval was preferentially grazed over other varieties, which suggests it is more palatable.

RAMPART Rampart is s new generation of forage rape that has been bred with feed quality enhancements. It has high yields and good winter hardiness and is suitable for dairy, beef and lamb production. It can be ready to feed 12-14 weeks after sowing.

SWIFT Swift is a forage rape/ kale cross, which gives it extra vigour and winter hardiness. It is ideal for sowing late and suitable for multi-grazing. It can be used for game cover but is prone to bolt if sown too early (before May). Swift can re-grow after one graze, if it is put down in the summer.

GORILLA Gorilla is a dark green forage rape, which is best suited to sheep grazing as it is slightly shorter than many current varieties. The DM content is higher than average. Gorilla has a moderately good disease package and is quite resistant to club root. With the correct management, Gorilla has some re-growth potential.

HOBSON Hobson is highly palatable and digestible, making it an ideal variety for finishing lambs. It has excellent resistance to powdery mildew, a disease which can make some crops unpalatable leading to a high wastage factor. Hobson is best utilised early Sept-Dec.

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FORAGE RYE • •

FORAGE RYE

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SOWING DATE

SOWING RATE

September – October

Drill = 50 - 75kg/ acre

Early turnout (reducing overwintering costs) Winter sheep keep

Flexible sowing option after maize or cereals Zero grazing and big bale options

Helps mop up residual N and prevents soil erosion

Avg DM Yield (T/ha)

Average Fresh Yield (T/ha)

Dry Matter (%)

Crude Protein (%)

Digestibility Value (%)

ME (MJ/kg DM)

5-6

20 - 24

25

11 - 12

67

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FEEDING FORAGE RYE: Going into the winter, forage rye should not be at a very advanced growth stage. If the crop has established well over the autumn (10-12cm growth), it can be lightly grazed in the pre-Christmas period for extra forage. A light graze will often help to increase tillering and increase the winter hardiness of the crop. When grazing, it is important to use an electric fence to avoid wastage.

Grazing Cattle: The crop length needs to be about 30-35cm Grazing Sheep: The crop length needs to be about 25cm Zero grazing is another option as it avoids the risk of poaching in wet weather and avoids having to take the stock into the field.

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CATCH CROP MIXTURES

WYNNNSTAY ENERGY BOOSTER This high yielding catch crop is fast to establish and extremely palatable with a slightly higher energy content than the other catch crop mixtures. It will produce huge yields and the kale will help with its winter hardiness.

MIXTURE

List of species & varieties: 1.3kg Vollenda Stubble Turnips 0.5kg Interval Forage Rape 0.2kg Keeper Kale

2kg/Acre (Packed in 5kg bags)

WYNNSTAY PROTEIN BOOSTER

This mix has a higher protein content than normal due to the high inclusion of forage rape and kale. Its winter hardiness is excellent due to the inclusion of kale and maincrop turnips which will extend the grazing period.

MIXTURE

List of species & varieties: 1.25kg Interval Forage Rape 0.40kg Vollenda Stubble Turnips 0.10kg Keeper Kale 0.25kg Green Globe Maincrop Turnips

2kg/Acre (Packed in 5kg bags)

WYNNSTAY FORAGE PROVIDER The Italian ryegrass will improve the thickness of the crop whilst helping to keep the animals clean and will also provide grazing through to the following spring. The inclusion of both Vollenda and Interval will make this mix more palatable and will add protein and energy to the diet.

MIXTURE

List of species & varieties: 1.50kg Interval Forage Rape 0.50kg Vollenda Stubble Turnips 5.00kg Hunter Tetraploid IRG

7kg/Acre (Packed in 7kg bags)

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CATCH CROP MIXTURES

Catch crop mixtures are perfect for providing a cost-effective and balanced feed for livestock. In terms of resource, mixtures like the below, are fairly low input – with minimal growing costs. However, they can produce a vital feed when forage is in short supply. Whether your focus is energy content, protein or rapid establishment, the Wynnstay range of Catch Crop mixtures includes top quality varieties, guaranteed to perform in terms of both yield and quality. Catch Crops can also benefit soil health by utilising the available nutrients in the soil after the previous crop and then depositing them back onto the soil as manure increasing organic matter and improving the soil structure.

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