BEET Utilisation The tops of the fodder beet can be utilised if required to boost the total fodder output further. The roots tend to be lifted and stored. Some farmers have strip grazed low-medium DM types with sheep and cattle successfully.
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FODDER BEET Brick Brick (white skin) is a high DM type at 23.6% DM content. It is a true fodder beet and therefore produces cleaner roots which sit 75% in the ground. It is best fed to dairy or beef stock and also has AD potential. Best suited for lifting.
Blizzard Blizzard (white skin) produces a very palatable feed and has particularly high DM content at 22.4%. It sits deeper in the soil, with 72.3% of the root in the ground. It is best fed to dairy or beef stock. AD potential. Best suited for lifting.
Magnum Magnum (white/yellow skin) produces excellent yields of quality feed and has a high DM content (20.8%). A high proportion of the root sits in the ground (65.1%), therefore it is hardier than traditional beets. Best suited for lifting.
Alpes Alpes, (yellow skin), 107% DM yield, medium DM Type 17.3%, 67% of root in the ground. Can be grazed or lifted.
Robbos Robbos (yellow skin) is a medium DM type, with 19.9% DM content. It has 60% of its root in the ground and has very clean roots. Robbos is ideal for sheep, beef and dairy production as it produces high quality feed. Can be grazed in situ or lifted.
Jamon Jamon (orange skin) is a medium DM type with 18% DM content and sits with 57% of its roots in the ground. It has good resistance to leaf disease and bolting. Jamon is highly palatable and can be fed to livestock whole or chopped. Can be grazed in situ or lifted.
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