Grass and Roots 2017 by WynnstayGroup

GRASS & ROOTS 2017

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

A Word From Our Expert Grass Seed Story Advice and Quotations Benefits of Reseeding Grass Seed Mixture Selector

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Overseeding Mixtures Organic Seed Grass Characteristics Festulolium Lucerne White Clover Red Clover Chicory Plantain Novel Crops Wholecrop Grassland Management

Short Term Mixtures Fast Grass Tower Short Term Testimonials

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Medium Term Mixtures Squire Fortress Shield Sovereign Stronghold Medium Term Testimonials

Root Seed 14 15 16 17 18 19

Root Seed Root Seed Selector Fodder Beet Swedes Kale Stubble Turnips Forage Rape Maincrop Turnips Catch Crop Mixtures

Long Term Mixtures Imperial Crusader Herald Kingdom Majestic Royal Long Term Testimonials

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IRG = Italian Ryegrass

Int = Intermediate

PRG = Perennial Ryegrass

Med = Medium

HRG = Hybrid Ryegrass

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Equine Mixtures 56 Poultry Mixtures 58 Environmental Schemes 59 Countryside Stewardship 60 Game Cover 61 HiGreen Amenity Mixture Range 62 HiBloom Wildflower Mixture Range 63

KEY:

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RG = Ryegrass

A WORD FROM OUR EXPERT Home-grown forage, especially good quality grass, is the most cost-effective livestock feed available, and at Wynnstay, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of grass seed mixtures to help producers maximise forage potential.

INTRODUCTION

As a completely independent company, we can be confident in offering the very best varieties, carefully selected from the Grass and Clover Recommended List, to produce high quality forage mixtures. And what’s more, we’re in control of the whole process from start to finish. From seed production with our own growers, to seed cleaning in our two purpose built seed plants, right through to formulating our own mixtures, mixing and delivery on-farm throughout the UK. Every farm system is different, so we’re big believers that getting farm specific advice is essential. We endeavour to help with every aspect, and our Wynnstay specialists are available on-farm and instore to offer up to date information on mixture choice, crop nutrition, crop protection and grassland management, to ensure you get optimum performance from your forage crops. The new grass mixture Stronghold, added to the mixture range this year, has been specifically designed to thrive and persist in drought prone areas whilst still producing quality, high Dry Matter (DM) yields. Stronghold will strengthen our already established mixture range and will produce more forage on light, drier soil types than ryegrass only mixes. In addition to the mixture range we can also offer bespoke mixtures tailored to your specific requirements to target your individual management regimes. New grass leys are high yielding, have high palatability and high D values along with better disease resistance compared to a typical eight year old ley – where yield and quality can be as much as halved, so investing in your grassland really is a sound investment to drive farm profitability. Our focus is to work with you to drive increased quality forage output on-farm, through our first-class grass seed mixture range. Why we select from the Recommended List... The England and Wales Recommended Grass and Clover List is drawn up after independent testing for attributes such as yield, D value, disease, persistency and seasonal growth patterns.

Recommended List varieties are... Independently tested on a regular basis Tested using a standardised system Able to perform consistently in terms of yield and quality

Adam Simper, Grass and Root Seed Product Manager 07808 901179 adam.simper@wynnstay.co.uk

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GRASS SEED STORY

Full control from start to finish INTRODUCTION

Step 1

Selecting the correct grass varieties

We carefully study all trials information from the Recommended Grass and Clover List for England and Wales and regularly visit breeder trials. This enables us to pick and choose the best varieties to grow on contract, to produce seed for our mixture range.

Step 2

Growing our own grass seed

In order to ensure quality and value, we grow a large proportion of our grass seed on contract with local farms, primarily on the high grade, fertile soils of Herefordshire.

Step 3

Cleaning our own grass seed

This seed is cleaned at our modern, purpose built seed plant at Astley, Shrewsbury. In 2012 a brand new cleaning line was installed guaranteeing even higher purity standards are achieved.

Step 4

Analysis of our own grass seed Our grass seed is sent to the laboratory for rigorous testing to ensure that we have the highest purity and germinations results, ensuring all seed meets HVS (Higher Voluntary Standard).

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Step 5

Formulating our own grass mixtures INTRODUCTION

We select the best varieties in each category to ensure optimum mixture performance.

Step 6

Mixing our own grass mixtures

Whether it be a mixture from our standard range or a bespoke mixture, our on-site mixing facilities mean that we have the flexibility to mix what we need, when we need it. This ensures prompt delivery onto farm.

Step 7

Selling our own grass mixtures

SALE Our dedicated sales force has the experience and knowledge to advise you on what mixture would suit your farm enterprise so that you get the most out of your grass ley.

Step 8

Delivering our own grass mixtures

Whether you are North, South, East or West in the UK we can deliver the seed when you want it. If seed is needed for next day delivery we will do everything possible to get it there. Wynnstay Group Plc

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ADVICE AND QUOTATIONS

INTRODUCTION

QUOTES & ORDERS

Call our Seed Department on 01939 210777 (Shrewsbury) or 01757 617000 (Yorkshire)

Visit www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk for a quotation on any of our seed products or to contact your local Wynnstay specialist or store

Visit www.wynnstayonline.co.uk to order a selection of seed products online

DELIVERY When required, we will deliver all standard mixtures and small seeds the next working day • Subject to stock availability • For special mixtures and requirements, we aim for delivery within two working days • Orders must be placed by 12 noon • UK mainland only – excludes Highlands of Scotland • Additional charges apply for orders with a value below £70

QUALITY ADVICE Wynnstay works closely with livestock farmers across the UK, offering expert guidance on the most cost-effective forage crop options. The forage specialists are able to assess on-farm requirements to advise customers on how to maximise both production and quality – providing guidance on sowing, establishment, nutrition, grazing and ensiling. Advice on these key areas will ensure that the management of the crop is suited to, not only the geographical and environmental conditions, but the feed requirements and overall profitability of home-grown forage. 6

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BENEFITS OF RESEEDING

INTRODUCTION

Reseeding an existing ley can lead to a significant return on investment. Within several years ‘weed grasses’ will ingress into a sward – particularly if the field has experienced poaching or after a hard winter. These ‘weed grasses’ have poor quality characteristics compared to ryegrass varieties from the Recommended List. These include poor digestibility and a poorer response to fertiliser, as well as not converting to meat and milk as efficiently as ryegrass.

TOP BENEFITS OF RESEEDING:

✔ Improved yields ✔ Higher DM intakes ✔ Enhanced disease resistance ✔ Earlier turnout of stock ✔ Increased stocking rate ✔ Increased palatability and digestibility ✔ Improved grazing and silage quality ✔ Higher response to nitrogen (N) fertiliser

Weed Grass Ingression % 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%

1 Sown Sp. 82 Weed Sp. 18

2 76 24

3 68 32

4 62 38

8 49 51

20+ 12 88

Source: Grassland Research Institute - Hurley

Response to Nitrogen 100

100

With the increase in volatility of fertiliser prices, it is important that a grassland nutrient programme is cost-effective.

It is essential that the sward comprises of grass species which respond to fertiliser to maximise on-farm profitability.

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PRG Yorkshire Fog Rough Stalked Meadowgrass Bent Grass

The graph (please see left) clearly shows the variance between perennials’ efficiency and the efficiency of common weed grasses when nitrogen fertiliser is applied. *These losses in response occur when N is increased from 50-150 units/ac.

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GRASS SEED MIXTURE SELECTOR

INTRODUCTION

MIXTURE PURPOSE Seed Rate kg/Acre

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Average Heading Date*

Short Term Fast Grass

1 Year

HHHHH

HHH

19th May

Tower

1-2 Years

HHHHH

18th May

Squire

3 Years

HHH

HHHHH

19th May

Fortress

3-4 Years

HHH

HHHHH

21st May

Shield

4 Years

HHHH

26th May

Sovereign

4-6 Years

HHHH

31st May

Stronghold

4-6 Years

HHHH

Herald

6+ Years

HHHH

3rd June

Kingdom

6+ Years

HHHH

HHH

4th June

Majestic

6+ Years

HHHH

3rd June

Royal

6+ Years

HHHHH

31st May

Crusader

6+ Years

HHHHH

HHH

4th June

Imperial

7+ Years

HHHH

5th June

Medium Term

26th May Limited Data

Long Term

FOR OPTIMUM QUALITY SILAGE AIM TO CUT 5-10 DAYS BEFORE HEADING DATE

Available with Clover

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MIXTURE OPTIONS Clover

Chicory

Festulolium

No Clover Version

1 YEAR, QUICK GROWING

p10

1-2 YEAR, BULKY SILAGE PRODUCTION

p11

3 YEAR HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH ENERGY, RED CLOVER MIX

p14

3-4 YEAR HEAVY PRODUCTION, WITH EARLY GROWTH

p15

4 YEAR QUALITY GRAZER, WITH SILAGE POTENTIAL

p16

4-6 YEAR, INTENSIVE DUAL PURPOSE MIX

p17

4-6 YEAR DROUGHT RESISTANT MIX

p18

MEDIUM-LONG TERM DUAL PURPOSE

p22

LONG TERM DUAL PURPOSE MIX - WETLAND AREAS

p23

LONG TERM DAIRY PASTURE

p24

LONG TERM CUTTING

p25

LONG TERM SHEEP GRAZING, WITH EARLY BITE

p21

LONG TERM CUTTING & GRAZING MIX

p20

Available with Festulolium

INTRODUCTION

UTILISATION

No Clover Version

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FAST GRASS

Average Heading Date: 19th May

ONE YEAR QUICK GROWING SHORT TERM

Grazing

Silage

Fast Grass is a silage mixture, with very fast establishment and even quicker growth due to the westerwold content. This mix can produce silage crops within 10-12 weeks from drilling. It provides exceptional yields and quality cuts. Fast Grass can be sown later in the autumn, as it establishes at lower temperatures.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 6.50kg 3.50kg 2.00kg 1.00kg

Suxyl Westerwold Gemini Tetraploid IRG Meribel Diploid IRG Muriello Diploid IRG

13kg/Acre

GEMINI Highest yielding IRG • Very good early spring growth Highest brown rust score • Second highest mildew score

MERIBEL Very good first harvest year yields • Excellent early spring growth

MURIELLO Joint highest mean total cutting yield • Highest early spring growth Highest mildew score • Second highest winter hardiness score Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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TOWER

BEST SELLING SHORT TERM MIX

Average Heading Date: 18th May

1–2 YEAR BULKY SILAGE PRODUCTION

Grazing

Silage

SHORT TERM

Tower is a productive cutting mixture, with rapid establishment. It can provide up to four cuts of high quality grass silage a year. Tower is made up of 100% Italian ryegrasses, enabling growth at the lowest temperatures. This means that it will provide growth earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.50kg 3.50kg 3.00kg 4.00kg

Gemini Tetraploid IRG Dorike Tetraploid IRG Meribel Diploid IRG Muriello Diploid IRG

14kg/Acre

GEMINI Highest yielding IRG • Very good early spring growth Highest brown rust score • Second highest mildew score

DORIKE Excellent early spring growth • Produces good yields

MERIBEL Very good first harvest year yields • Excellent early spring growth

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SHORT TERM TESTIMONIALS

SHORT TERM

Will Turner, Eccleshall Tower “We’ve used the Tower mix for a number of years as it fits in well with our arable rotation. The mixture establishes very well, producing huge yields with quick regrowth in between each cut of silage, allowing us to take a fourth cut mid-September. The late season growth that Tower produces allows us to extend the grazing season into the winter months, which is very valuable to us.”

John Marks, Cardigan Tower “We’ve grown Tower since 2015, mainly for silage for the dairy cows and we’ve been impressed with the results from feeding the silage in terms of our increased milk yield. We take three huge cuts each year, knowing we can take a fourth if we need to, and the ley is easy to manage. We drill and apply fertiliser and lime at the same time, and then leave the ley to grow. Tower establishes well after reseeding, and we haven’t had any weed problems. We’re already looking to reseed another 60 to 70 acres with Tower this year, and will definitely continue to use the mix.” 12

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SQUIRE 3 YEAR HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH ENERGY RED CLOVER MIX

Silage

MEDIUM TERM

Grazing

Squire is a high protein, high-energy grass mixture. The high protein content from the red clover makes Squire ideal for 2-3 silage cuts, with quality aftermath grazing which finishes lambs very well. The red clover content can also help fix up to 100-150kg/N/ha/year presenting opportunities to reduce nitrogen application. The hybrids included are high yielding and quick to establish – ideal for quick regrowth. The high red clover and tetraploid content results in consistent performance, even in dry years.

Chicory available

Average Heading Date: 19th May

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.50kg 3.50kg 3.00kg 3.00kg

AberEcho Tetraploid HRG Novial Tetraploid HRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG AberClaret Red Clover

13kg/Acre

Festulolium available

ABERECHO Joint highest yielding HRG • Very good early spring growth High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

NOVIAL Produces huge yields • Joint second highest winter hardiness score • Excellent all round disease resistance

SEAGOE Highest year one, first cut yield • Joint highest mean total cutting yield • Outstanding disease resistance Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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FORTRESS

Average Heading Date: 21st May

3–4 YEAR HEAVY PRODUCTION, WITH EARLY GROWTH

Grazing

Silage

MEDIUM TERM

Fortress is a 3-4 year, heavy production silage mixture. It provides good early spring growth for an early cut or graze. The mix is quick growing and produces high yields, which means it is ideally suited for silage, with some aftermath grazing potential. The high tetraploid content increases water soluble carbohydrate levels which will aid silage fermentation.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.50kg 3.50kg 1.50kg 3.50kg 2.00kg

AberEcho Tetraploid HRG Novial Tetraploid HRG Malone Int Tetraploid PRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG

14kg/Acre Clover available

Chicory available

Festulolium available

ABERECHO Joint highest yielding HRG • Very good early spring growth High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

NOVIAL Produces huge yields • Joint second highest winter hardiness score • Excellent all round disease resistance

MALONE Very high spring grazing yields • Highest mildew score • Second highest, second cut D value

SEAGOE Highest year one, first cut yield • Joint highest mean total cutting yield • Outstanding disease resistance

DUNLUCE Produces very high cutting and grazing yields • The highest first cut D value Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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SHIELD 4 YEAR QUALITY GRAZER, WITH SILAGE POTENTIAL MEDIUM TERM

Grazing

Silage

Shield is a medium term mixture, ideally suited to grazing. It produces huge grazing yields and D values, as well as providing excellent ground cover. The hybrid ryegrass content provides quick re-growth for rotational grazing. The mix offers some silage potential, producing a quality first cut mid-late May.

Clover available

Chicory available

Festulolium available

Average Heading Date: 26th May

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.00kg 2.50kg 2.00kg 2.00kg 2.00kg 1.50kg

Barsilo Diploid HRG AberWolf Int Diploid PRG AberGreen Int Diploid PRG Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Nifty Int Diploid PRG

13kg/Acre

BARSILO - New Variety The highest first and second cut D value • The highest mildew score

ABERWOLF Highest grazing D value • High grazing yields • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

ABERGREEN Joint highest winter hardiness score • Second highest ME yield Very high crown rust score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

DUNLUCE Produces very high cutting and grazing yields • Highest first cut D value

SEAGOE Highest year one, first cut yield • Joint highest mean total cutting yield • Outstanding disease resistance

NIFTY - New Variety High grazing yields and grazing D values • Very high crown rust score • High ME yields Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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SOVEREIGN

BEST SELLING MEDIUM TERM MIX

Average Heading Date: 31st May

4–6 YEAR INTENSIVE DUAL PURPOSE

Grazing

Silage

MEDIUM TERM

Sovereign is designed for intensive management – alternating between cutting and grazing. This means the mix is versatile enough to suit a range of management regimes. It consistently produces high yields and excellent forage and can provide 2-3 cuts, followed by quality aftermath grazing. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.50kg 1.50kg 3.50kg 2.50kg 2.00kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.25kg 0.50kg 0.25kg

AberWolf Int Diploid PRG Glenariff Int Diploid PRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG AberAvon Late Diploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

14kg/Acre No Clover available

Chicory available

Festulolium available

ABERWOLF Highest grazing D value • High grazing yields • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

GLENARIFF Highest crown rust scores • Highest mildew scores • Very high grazing yields

SEAGOE Highest year one, first cut yield • Joint highest mean total cutting yield • Outstanding disease resistance

DUNLUCE Produces very high cutting and grazing yields • Highest first cut D value

ABERAVON Second highest early grazing yield • Highest grazing D value • Highest autumn ground cover scores Highest winter hardiness scores • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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STRONGHOLD

Average Heading Date: 26th May

4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 YEAR, DROUGHT RESISTANT MIX MEDIUM TERM

Grazing

Silage

Stronghold has been specifically designed to thrive and persist in drought prone areas whilst still producing high DM yields. The mix can provide 1-2 cuts, followed by quality aftermath grazing. Stronghold will produce more forage on light, drier soil types than ryegrass only mixes. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap.

Limited Data

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.50kg 4.00kg 2.00kg 3.00kg 0.75kg 0.75kg 0.25kg 0.50kg 0.25kg

Illiade Supple Leaf Tall Fescue Lofa Festulolium Meadow Fescue Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Erecta Timothy Comer Timothy Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) S184 White Clover (Small Leaf)

15kg/Acre No Clover available

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MEDIUM TERM TESTIMONIALS

“I spoke to my Wynnstay rep about what I wanted from my ley, and together we came up with a bespoke mix of 3kg of red clover and hybrid ryegrass. We’ve taken four cuts of silage and analysed the ley, and the results were excellent. It hasn’t Colin Whittaker, required much in the way of inputs, yet produced Uttoxeter 18 tonne DM/ha. The aim is to make good quality silage to help reduce the amount Sovereign of concentrates fed during the autumn “We’ve had Sovereign in the rotation since months. Going forward, we’re 2014 and are very happy with it. It establishes hoping to increase the red clover well, requiring very little fertiliser and is clover rich. mix to around 20 acres.” As a predominately dairy system we use 80 acres of grassland for first cut silage, which includes Sovereign and always produces a good quality silage for the cows. We have worked with Wynnstay since the beginning, supporting our local branch in Uttoxeter. The team are very helpful in store, providing advice if, and when, we need it.”

Darren Major, Cheltenham Fortress “The land we farm here in the Cotswolds is very dry land, so we needed a grass mixture which would be productive in these conditions. We tried Fortress four years ago and it has worked brilliantly, so we reseed 60 acres with Fortress ever year now. It’s a very productive ley, establishing on high pH soils and competes well with moss, with very little fertiliser required. This year we’ve been able to finish 900 lambs and are also hoping to flush the ewes on the grass after only a month’s rest. I’ve been working with the Wynnstay team for several years, and always use them for arable advice.”

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Dylan Harries, North Pembrokeshire Red clover mix

IMPERIAL

BEST SELLING LONG TERM MIX

Average Heading Date: 5th June

LONG TERM CUTTING AND GRAZING

LONG TERM

Grazing

Silage

Imperial is a long term dual purpose mix. It will produce excellent first cut quality silage along with quality grazing. The mix contains all late perennial ryegrass and so is less likely to produce stemmy seed heads in the summer, maintaining a lush leafy sward throughout the growing season. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

No Clover available

Chicory available

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg 2.00kg 1.50kg 1.50kg 3.00kg 2.00kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.50kg

AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG AberBite Late Tetraploid PRG AberAvon Late Diploid PRG AberChoice Late Diploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG Bijou Late Tetraploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf)

14kg/Acre

ABERGAIN Highest grazing and cutting yields • Highest grazing D value • Highest crown rust score High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

ABERBITE Very high cutting and grazing yields • Second highest grazing D value Joint second highest ME yield • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

ABERCHOICE Highest grazing yield • Second highest grazing D value • Highest ME yield Highest mildew score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

BIJOU Second highest year one, total cutting yield • Good ground cover score Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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CRUSADER LONG TERM SHEEP GRAZING, WITH EARLY BITE

Grazing

Silage

Hay LONG TERM

Crusader is long term grazing mixture, with the capability of taking cuts of silage. The high diploid content produces a dense sward for persistency under intensive grazing. The intermediate ryegrasses will provide early spring growth, allowing for an early turnout. A blend of small and medium leaf white clover enables tight grazing with both sheep and cattle. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

Average Heading Date: 4th June

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.50kg 4.00kg 2.50kg 3.00kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 1.00kg

AberWolf Int Diploid PRG AberAvon Late Diploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy AberSheep White Clover Blend 0.30kg AberDai Medium Leaf 0.40kgAberPearl Small Leaf 0.30kgAberAce Small Leaf

14kg/Acre No Clover available

Chicory available

ABERWOLF Highest grazing D Value • High grazing yields • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

ABERAVON Second highest early grazing yield • Highest grazing D value • Highest autumn ground cover score Highest winter hardiness score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

ABERGAIN Highest grazing and cutting yields • Highest grazing D value Highest crown rust score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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HERALD

Average Heading Date: 3rd June

MEDIUM–LONG TERM DUAL PURPOSE

LONG TERM

Grazing

Silage

Herald is a versatile mix for both cutting and grazing. Its higher seed rate ensures quick establishment and high yields. A wide range of heading dates are used to provide excellent grass production throughout the growing season and offers a slightly earlier cutting or grazing option. The dense base means that it is persistent when grazed. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

No Clover available

Chicory available

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 1.50kg 1.50kg 3.00kg 2.00kg 3.00kg 2.00kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.25kg 0.50kg 0.25kg

AberWolf Int Diploid PRG Nifty Int Diploid PRG Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberChoice Late Diploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

15kg/Acre

ABERWOLF Highest grazing D value • High grazing yields High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

NIFTY - New Variety High grazing yields and grazing D values • Very high crown rust score • High ME yields

DUNLUCE Huge cutting and grazing yields • Highest first cut D value

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

ABERCHOICE Highest grazing yield • Second highest grazing D value • Highest ME yield • Highest year one, first cut D value Highest mildew score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

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KINGDOM LONG TERM DUAL PURPOSE – HIGH RAINFALL AREAS

Grazing

Silage

Hay LONG TERM

Kingdom is a dual purpose mix, which offers great flexibility for both cutting and grazing in high rainfall areas. The mix is specifically designed to provide quality forage value and high yields when sown on heavy land, prone to waterlogging. The meadow fescue within the mix will also create a dense base and is very stress tolerant, which helps it thrive on wetter soil types. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

Average Heading Date: 4th June

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg 3.50kg 2.00kg 2.00kg 2.00kg 1.00kg 1.00kg 0.20kg 0.40kg 0.20kg 0.70kg

AberWolf Int Diploid PRG Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberChoice Late Diploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf) Meadow Fescue

15kg/Acre No Clover available

Chicory available

ABERWOLF Highest grazing D value • High grazing yields High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

DUNLUCE Huge cutting and grazing yields • Highest first cut D value

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

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MAJESTIC

Average Heading Date: 3rd June

LONG TERM DAIRY PASTURE

LONG TERM

Grazing

Silage

Majestic is designed for rotational dairy grazing, rather than set stocking, for maximum performance. The tetraploid content increases cattle grazing potential due to its upright growth habit. The mix provides quality feed, with high sugar content – helping to increase milk production. Majestic’s seed rate is higher to allow for the larger size of tetraploid seed.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.00kg 3.00kg 5.00kg 5.00kg 1.00kg

Dunluce Int Tetraploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG AberBite Late Tetraploid PRG Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

17kg/Acre No Clover available

Chicory available

DUNLUCE Huge cutting and grazing yields • Highest first cut D value

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

ABERGAIN Highest grazing and cutting yields • Highest grazing D value Highest crown rust score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

ABERBITE Very high cutting and grazing yields • Second highest grazing D value Joint second highest ME yield • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production Comparative data taken from the Recommended Grass & Clover List for England & Wales 2016/17 (by species & ploidy group)

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ROYAL

Average Heading Date: 31st May

LONG TERM CUTTING

Grazing

Silage

LONG TERM

Royal is an excellent long term cutting mix, with the potential for aftermath grazing. The mix produces 3-4 cuts of quality silage a year and is suitable for sowing in areas which are not in close proximity to the farm. If grazed once a year, the ground cover of the mix will increase.

Hay MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.00kg 4.00kg 2.00kg 3.00kg 3.00kg

AberGreen Int Diploid PRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberBite Late Tetraploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG

15kg/Acre

ABERGREEN Joint highest winter hardiness score • Second highest ME yield Very high crown rust score • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

SEAGOE Highest year one, first cut yield • Joint highest mean total cutting yield Outstanding disease resistance

DRUMBO Second highest grazing yield • Very good late season growth (to extend the grazing season)

ABERBITE Very high cutting and grazing yields • Second highest grazing D value Joint second highest ME yield • High sugar grass - more efficient meat and milk production

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LONG TERM TESTIMONIALS

LONG TERM

Ian & Richard Witter, Sandbach Imperial Robin Thomas, Llandeilo Imperial “Imperial has been grown on-farm for the past 7 years. We’ve tried other mixtures, but this one suits our system best. In the past few years we’ve seen an improvement in our milk from forage, reaching 3600litres, and are aiming for 4000litres. We’ve worked closely with Wynnstay for many years.”

“We are a dairy enterprise that has 200 acres of Imperial in our rotation. Imperial provides us with three quality silage cuts per year and excellent aftermath grazing. The cows like to graze the ley and the mixture contains all late perennial ryegrass, which provides lush leafy grass throughout the growing season. We began with a no clover version of Imperial for easier weed control and decided to try clover in the mix this year. We have experienced better grazing from Imperial plus clover, especially during autumn periods when grass growth is slower.”

Richard Wilde, Welshpool Herald “Herald has been grown on-farm for the past 5 years. We sow 10 to 20 acres of the mixture each year. We chose Herald because it’s a dual purpose ley as we need it for both silage and grazing over a long period. We take one cut of silage and then the thick base allows quality grazing for our cattle and sheep. We’ve been working with Wynnstay as a family farm for the past 30 years, and the team have helped us with all aspects from buying seed to agronomy advice.” 26

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Docks, Thistles, Nettles, Brambles, Gorse and Broom

KNAPSACK

Docks, Thistles, Chickweed, Dandelions and Nettles

Buttercups, Plantains, Chickweed, Dandelions, Daisies, Docks

Thistles

60 mls

PAS 1.0 L/ha + TOR 1.0 L/ha

2.0 L/ha

1.0 L/ha

2.0 L/ha

Docks, Thistles, Nettles, Buttercups, Dandelions and Ragwort

DOSE RATE

2.0 L/ha or 1.0 + 1.0 L/ha

AGRONOMY PACK

SOLUTION

Docks and Chickweed

PROBLEM

Dow AgroSciences Limited, CPC2 Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE. Tel: 01462 457272. ®TM Trademark of the Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Email: UKHotline@dow.com www.grassbites.co.uk

TOO LATE

JUST RIGHT

TOO EARLY

Thistles

TOO LATE

JUST RIGHT

TOO EARLY

Docks

TIMING

10 Litres

200-400 L/ha 200-400 L/ha

100-400 L/ha

200-400 L/ha

200-300 L/ha

300-400 L/ha

WATER VOLUME

More grass from what you’ve got.

7 days

IN ABSENCE OF RAGWORT

GRAZING INTERVAL

OVERSEEDING MIXTURES Overseeding is a simple but effective way to rejuvenate old or damaged grass leys, without the cost implications associated with a complete reseed. Overseeding can also be more efficient and reduces the amount of time that home-grown grass forage is out of production.

OVERSEEDING

Adding a stitching in mix to an existing ley can help to: • Improve DM yields • Increase overall D value • Improve crude protein, ME and sugar contents • Improve disease resistance • Improve ground cover

MIXTURE

SHORT TERM – NO CLOVER This mix is perfect for rejuvenating existing leys which may be lacking in yield and quality – for a further two years.

List of species & varieties: 3.00kg Gemini Tetraploid IRG 3.00kg Danergo Tetraploid IRG 4.00kg Dorike Tetraploid IRG

10kg/Acre

MEDIUM TERM – NO CLOVER This mix will rejuvenate an existing ley for a further 3-4 years. The hybrid content will quickly improve cutting and grazing yields, as well as forage quality.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg AberEcho Tetraploid HRG 4.00kg Novial Tetraploid HRG 4.00kg Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG

10kg/Acre

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MEDIUM TERM – PLUS CLOVER

List of species & varieties: 2.00kg 4.00kg 3.00kg 0.25kg 0.50kg 0.25kg

AberEcho Tetraploid HRG Novial Tetraploid HRG Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

OVERSEEDING

This mix will rejuvenate an existing ley for a further 3-4 years. The hybrid content will quickly improve cutting and grazing yields, as well as forage quality. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels.

MIXTURE

10kg/Acre

LONG TERM – NO CLOVER This mix will help to improve the yield and quality of an existing ley for a further five years plus. Once established the new perennials will increase productivity and forage quality by improving the overall D value.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG 3.00kg AberBite Late Tetraploid PRG 5.00kg AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG

10kg/Acre

LONG TERM – PLUS CLOVER This mix will help to improve the yield and quality of an existing ley for a further five years plus. Once established the new perennials will increase productivity and forage quality by improving the overall D value. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg 3.00kg 4.00kg 0.25kg 0.50kg 0.25kg

Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG AberBite Late Tetraploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

10kg/Acre

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ORGANIC SEED

ORGANIC

Wynnstay are fully licensed with Organic Farmers and Growers and have representation on the working group committee which decides how to interpret European directives with regard to organic seed. We are more than willing to put forward any comments from our customers at these meetings. The organic seed inclusion level for organic forage mixtures for 2017 is to stay the same at 70%. Wynnstay can offer organic alternatives to our conventional grass seed leys, as well as offering organic root seed options.

70% ORGANIC SQUIRE 3 year high protein, high energy red clover mix A high protein, high-energy grass mixture. The protein content from the red clover makes Organic Squire ideal for 2-3 silage cuts, with the potential for aftermath grazing. The red clover content can also help fix up to 100-150kg/N/ ha/year and is ideal for finishing lambs as red clover produces as much DM as the grasses in the mix. The hybrids included are high yielding and quick to establish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ideal for quick regrowth. The high red clover and tetraploid content results in consistent performance, even in dry years.

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MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 5.10kg 3.00kg 1.00kg 1.90kg 2.00kg

Organic Solid Tetraploid HRG Organic AstonEnergy Int Tetraploid PRG Organic Rajah Red Clover AberEcho Tetraploid HRG AberClaret Red Clover

13kg/Acre GB-ORG-02

70% ORGANIC SOVEREIGN

MIXTURE

Organic Sovereign is designed for intensive management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alternating between cutting and grazing. This means the mix is versatile enough to suit a range of management regimes. It consistently produces high yields and excellent forage and can provide 2-3 cuts, followed by quality aftermath grazing. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

2.15kg Organic AberDart Int Diploid PRG 6.00kg Organic AstonEnergy Int Tetraploid PRG 2.00kg Organic AberAvon Late Diploid PRG 1.85kg AberWolf Int Diploid PRG 0.50kg Comer Timothy 0.50kg Erecta Timothy 0.375kg S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) 0.750kg Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf) 0.375kg Barblanca White Clover (Large Leaf)

14.5kg/Acre

70% ORGANIC IMPERIAL

GB-ORG-02

MIXTURE

Long term cutting and grazing Organic Imperial is a long term dual purpose mix. It will produce excellent first cut quality silage along with quality grazing. The mix contains all late perennials and so is less likely to produce stemmy seed heads in the summer, maintaining a lush leafy sward throughout the growing season. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels. Timothy is used as it is a palatable grass, which helps fill the summer gap and thrives on wetter soil types.

ORGANIC

4 - 6 year intensive dual purpose

List of species & varieties:

List of species & varieties: 3.00kg 4.15kg 3.00Kg 1.85kg 0.50kg 0.50kg 0.75kg 0.75kg

Organic AberAvon Late Diploid PRG Organic AstonPrincess Late Tetraploid PRG Organic Drumbo Late Diploid PRG AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG Comer Timothy Erecta Timothy S184 White Clover (Small Leaf) Crusader White Clover (Med Leaf)

14.5kg/Acre GB-ORG-02

ORGANIC SEED AVAILABILITY ORGANIC GRASS SEED

ORGANIC ROOT SEED

Organic Italian Ryegrass

Organic Stubble Turnips

Organic Hybrid Ryegrass

Organic Swede (Graded and Natural)

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GRASS CHARACTERISTICS PERENNIAL RYEGRASS (LOLIUM PERENNE) CHARACTERISTICS

This is the most persistent type of grass and is the most widely sown species. It is the main grass used in any medium-long term mix. It yields around 13-15T DM/ha, which is lower yielding than Italian ryegrass but perennials last longer than Italian ryegrass and westerwolds at around 5-7 years (depending on heading date). It is a versatile species as it can be cut or grazed. Different varieties of perennials are subdivided into diploids and tetraploids and then divided further into early, intermediate or late â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning that they provide grass growth at different times of the growing season.

ITALIAN RYEGRASS (LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM) This is one of the highest yielding grass species available in the UK and can provide around 18T DM/ ha/year in the correct conditions. It is a short-lived grass, lasting for two years. It has a very open growth habit, with fewer tillers than other grasses and is best suited to cutting rather than grazing regimes. It will start to grow when the soil temperatures reach 3Ë&#x161;C, therefore growing earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn compared to other agricultural grasses.

HYBRID RYEGRASS (LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM X LOLIUM BOUCHEANUM) Hybrid ryegrass is a cross between Italians and perennials, inheriting characteristics of both species. Most varieties have more Italian genes within the plant, making it a useful species for intensive farmers, due to the high conservation yields. Hybrids also have more tillers than straight Italian ryegrasses due to the perennial gene within the plant, which increases ground cover. This also makes hybrids suitable for grazing.

TIMOTHY (PHLEUM PRATENSE) This is a winter hardy species, which thrives in difficult conditions such as on heavy or wet land. Timothy also copes well with drought or on lighter soils, due to its deep rooting system. It is a very common species found in pasture throughout the UK. This is mainly due to its ability to provide good mid-summer growth and maintain its palatability when other grasses may be losing their D value. Timothy is suited to both cutting and grazing, and grows when ryegrass growth slows down in the summer, filling the mid-season gap.

WESTERWOLD RYEGRASS (LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM WESTERWOLDICUM) These are annual grasses which are very fast to establish but are relatively short lived. It is the only grass to produce a stem and seed head from a spring sowing, making it suitable for the production of hay for horses. It is a very good N lifter and seeks out and mops up nitrate in soil.

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FESTULOLIUM A festulolium is a cross between meadow fescues or tall fescues (Festucas) and Italian ryegrasses or perennials (Lolium). This creates a combination of the best characteristics from each type of grass species. For example, fescue grasses are valued for their improved stress tolerance but their yields and quality are well below ryegrasses.

FESTULOLIUM

CHARACTERISTICS OF FESTULOLIUM: • Improved drought tolerance • Growth at lower temperatures – early and late in the year extending the growing season • High quality • Good winter hardiness and persistency • High stress tolerance • Responds well to N

ABERNICHE (MEADOW FESCUE X ITALIAN-TYPE RYEGRASS) AberNiche is the first festulolium to be added to the Grass and Clover Recommended List (it is listed in the hybrid ryegrass section). AberNiche demonstrates that the transfer of the more stress resistant fescue genes into ryegrass can be achieved without negatively affecting the yield or quality characteristics of the grass. The improved stress tolerance means that it is ideal for drought prone areas. Recent trials have shown that its winter hardiness is like other Italian ryegrass and the same, if not better, than some hybrid ryegrass varieties. AberNiche is suited to short to medium term silage mixtures. The mixes that AberNiche would most suit would be Squire and Fortress.

LOFA Lofa is known to perform particularly well when conditions are sub-optimal due to different stress factors. This “wide” resistance is exactly what breeders and users are aiming for – to secure forage production and quality. Lofa has good agronomics and excellent resistance to crown rust. The early spring growth allows a very large “spring window” – with superb forage quality. The mixtures that Lofa would most suit would be Shield and Sovereign.

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LUCERNE

A high yielding drought tolerant crop that provides an excellent source of home-produced protein. Lucerne has a deep tap root so it is able to mine minerals from the soil, pulling them up from depth and making them available to livestock via the forage. It is grown primarily for cutting with 3-4 cuts per year, followed by end of season grazing potential. With the correct management, Lucerne should persist for up to five years. In order to grow Lucerne successfully, it is essential that the correct site is selected. Fertile soil, which is weed-free and free-draining is ideal for growing Lucerne and will allow for yield and quality to be maximised. Yield, winter hardiness (dormancy rating) and disease characteristics are very important when deciding on which variety to grow. • One of the highest yielding legumes (up to 12T DM/ha) • High protein content (18%-24%) • Low input – no N required as fixes N in the soil • Helps improve soil structure • Drought resistant • Palatable forage crop • High fibre content • Rich in provitamin A, which aids fertility

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LUCERNE SITE • Deep, free draining soils

LUCERNE

• Soil pH range of 6.5-7 • Correct pH status allows for N fixation • Adequate pH ensures activity of N fixing Rhizobium bacteria within root nodules

ESTABLISHMENT • Sow between April and mid-August (must be a warm seedbed) • Choose a variety with a dormancy rating of 4-5 • Seed rate/ha: 9 million seeds/ha • Loamy soils: sow at a depth of 5-12mm • Sandy soils: sow at a depth of 12-25mm • Must be inoculated with a culture of live Rhizobia Meliloti bacteria – ensures N fixing • Timothy/ meadow fescue can be sown as a nurse crop to out-compete weeds

UTILISATION Harvesting • Four cuts/year to be taken May-Mid Oct • Mid-late bud is best timing indicator for cutting • Must build root reserves before re-harvesting. Allow 4-5 weeks between cuts • Do not cut too early – reduces the persistency of the crop • Avoid cutting too late (first flowering stage) – reduces the quality of the crop/increases indigestible cellulose content • Allow plants to flower once a year. This ensures storage of nutrients in the tap root to improve winter hardiness and boost spring growth

Grazing • Grazing can reduce persistency – a minimum sward height of 6-7cm is advised to prevent damage to the crown • Graze rotationally at 5-6 week intervals • Once crop has stopped growing in the winter, graze lightly to minimise crop damage • Stock should be controlled by an electric fence to limit access and to prevent back-grazing of regrowth – as this will increase bloat dramatically

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WHITE CLOVER

White Clover is used in medium and long term mixtures. It will move through the sward as it grows by stolons (long root like stems that creep over the soil surface). Small leaf clovers are suitable for tight sheep grazing. Larger leaf varieties are suited to cutting but would be grazed out very quickly by intensive sheep grazing. It is vital that the correct clover is incorporated in any grass mixture. • Produce high DM yields (4T DM/ha/year) • Excellent source of home-grown protein • Can fix up to 150kg/N/ha/year • Provides growth under environmental stresses • Growth habit produces a dense base for excellent persistency • Provide valuable grazing during summer/ autumn months when grass growth is slower

SITE • Can be grown on a range of soil types • Avoid fields prone to waterlogging

ESTABLISHMENT • Sow at a shallow depth: 1cm when soil temperature reaches 8˚C plus • Pure sward seed rate: 4kg/acre • Seed rate as part of a grass mix: 1-1.5kg/acre

UTILISATION • Select the correct leaf size for your grassland management regime • Very versatile crop so can be cut or grazed • Small leaf varieties are most suited to intensive sheep grazing • Medium leaf varieties are most suited to non intensive sheep grazing, cattle grazing and cutting • Large leaf varieties are most suited to cutting and cattle grazing

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RED CLOVER

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RED CLOVER

Red clover has a yield four times that of white clover and is one of the best forages for finishing lambs. Its ability to improve soil structure and increase fertility out-weigh the management issues historically associated with this species. Unlike white clover, red clover tillers from a crown. It is damage to this crown that reduces the longevity of red clover, typically lasting three years, although new varieties can now last five years. Red clover is high in protein but low in sugar, therefore it needs special attention when making silage. It can affect the fertility of ewes, due to oestrogen production if grazed six weeks before and after tupping. It can also cause potential bloat problems. Extremely high DM yields (14T DM/ha/year) Excellent source of home-grown protein Can fix up to 150kg/N/ha/year Improves soil structure and fertility Provides growth under environmental stresses Produces consistent yields, even in dry years

SITE • Can be grown on a range of soil types • Avoid fields prone to waterlogging or cold, clay soils

ESTABLISHMENT • Sow at a shallow depth: 1cm when soil temperature reaches 8˚C plus • Pure sward seed rate: 5-6kg/acre • Seed rate as part of a grass mix: 3kg/acre • Crop should be sown by end of August

UTILISATION • Cut 2-3 times/year • Avoid turning hungry stock out onto red clover leys to prevent bloat issues • Only lightly graze red clover in the autumn and do not graze in the winter to avoid permanent damage to the crown • Ideal for finishing lambs during the summer period

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CHICORY

Chicory is an excellent source of home-grown protein and is full of essential minerals. It is a very palatable grazing option for livestock, especially sheep, and shows excellent results in terms of animal daily liveweight gains – making it an ideal forage crop for finishing lambs. Chicory also provides rapid regrowth, with the productivity benefits potentially paying for extra seed costs in a single year. Chicory lasts for up to four years.

• Very persistent under grazing • Benefits animal health • High palatability • Provides summer growth • Can deliver lamb growth rates of 300-400g/day

• Drought resistant due to its deep tap root • High yielding • Produces very high levels of crude protein (up to 25%) • Excellent feed quality (ME=0.4 %, DM content =8%, D Value=66.1%)

SITE • Deep, free draining soil • Soil pH of 6

ESTABLISHMENT • Sow during the spring (usually April onwards-no later than the end of August) • Must be well established by the autumn before going dormant • Seed rate as part of a grass seed mix: 0.75-1kg/acre • Pure sward seed rate 2kg/acre • Do not sow any deeper than 1cm • Broad leaf weed control will kill chicory

UTILISATION • After the establishment phase, chicory can be grazed from around eight weeks • Graze the crop hard in the spring to prevent flowering (will rarely flower in first year) • Strip or rotationally graze to prevent wastage • Introduce lambs when 25-30cm tall – stock at a rate to take the crop to 5cm quickly • Graze accumulated regrowth before winter • Mature crops above 30cm are less palatable and poorer quality • Do not graze in the winter as this will damage the crown and reduce persistency

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PLANTAIN Plantain is a palatable forage herb for sheep and cattle which can last up to four to five years. It is an excellent feed source during the summer period and provides essential minerals, including calcium. Extremely persistent under grazing Excellent source of forage during the summer period Very responsive to N Particularly drought resistant due to its deep tap root

PLANTAIN

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SITE • Best suited to deep, free draining soils • Avoid fields prone to waterlogging

ESTABLISHMENT • Sow when soil temperature reaches around 10˚C • Pure sward seed rate: 4kg/acre • Seed rate as part of a grass mix: 0.5-1kg/acre • Seed rate with clover: 2-3kg/acre

UTILISATION • Start grazing when the crop has a fully developed root system and there are at least six leaves established – when the plant is approx. 20-30cm tall • Rotationally graze to increase speed of regrowth • Can be mixed with red or white clover for finishing lambs

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NOVEL CROPS Maximising forage production is becoming an increasingly important management focus for dairy and meat production units across the UK, as milk and commodity markets show signs of instability.

NOVEL CROPS

This has led to producers utilising new forage crop options to help maximise outputs in terms of both feed quality and yield. These crop options can be sown straight or added to a grass seed mixture to help overcome issues experienced on-farm, such as poor quality soils. Stress tolerant species are being used to help grow forage crops in areas which have previously been either too dry or heavy to utilise. Other examples include using novel crops, such as crimson clover to significantly increase the protein content of their forage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reducing dependence on bought-in feed.

SUPPLE LEAF TALL FESCUE

CRIMSON CLOVER

BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL

Benefits:

High yielding Stress tolerant Increased digestibility and palatability

High yielding High protein content Does not cause bloat Fast establishment

High quality forage High in tannins (anthelmintic properties) Does not cause bloat Winter hardy

Soil type:

Drought prone soil Wet, heavy soil

Free-draining soil

Poorly drained soil Low pH soil

Best for:

Grazing

Cutting

Cutting and grazing

Match with:

Sovereign Crusader Herald Kingdom

Fast Grass Tower Squire

Shield Sovereign Imperial Crusader Kingdom

Sowing:

Add between 2kg - 4kg/Acre to the mixture

Add between 1kg - 2kg/Acre to the mixture

Add between 0.5kg - 1kg/Acre to the mixture

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WHOLECROP Wholecrop mixes are high yielding and an excellent source of home-grown forage as they produce a palatable and nutritious feed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the potential for high starch and protein levels.

WHOLECROP

Undersowing wholecrop mixes with grass can increase the DM yield of the crop, whilst establishing a new ley at the same time. This helps to maximise the overall output of forage, as less fields are out of production at critical times of year.

LANSDOWNE MIX CONTENTS 50%

Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)

50%

Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)

A popular mix for those looking to improve protein content.

MILLENNIUM MIX CONTENTS 80%

Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)

20%

Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)

This mixture is ideal for those looking to maximise the protein content of the forage.

TWICKENHAM MIX CONTENTS 49%

Spring Triticale

51%

White Lupin

This mixture produces huge yields, with minimal growing costs.

OLYMPICO MIX CONTENTS 65%

Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)

35%

Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)

This mixture boosts protein content, whilst still achieving satisfactory DMs.

EDEN MIX CONTENTS 70%

Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)

30%

Vetch

A high DM mixture, for those looking to reduce seed costs.

MURRAYFIELD MIX CONTENTS 20%

Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)

10%

English Vetch

35%

Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)

35%

Oat Seed (Single Purpose Treated)

A popular mixture for those looking for a traditional wholecrop, with a range of species.

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GRASSLAND MANGEMENT FERTILISER

MANAGEMENT

Modern grass varieties have the potential to deliver superior yields and excellent feed values if managed correctly, with soil nutrition and pH being prioritised and maintained throughout the year. Before drilling a new ley, you need to understand the nutritional picture of the field. Ensure there is the right balance of nutrients to allow the crop to get off to the best possible start. Ideally the pH should be in the region of 5.0 to 5.5 for peaty soils, and 6.0 to 6.5 for mineral based soils. Lime applications should also be factored into a wider nutrient management plan. Depending on your soil pH, an application of Calcium Lime should be applied to address acidity, if a problem is detected. A more reactive granular product may be beneficial if you are looking to drill in the next few months, following application. Once established, maintenance of on-going nutrition should remain a priority. I always advise farmers to consider treating their grassland like any arable crop, with the inputs scrutinised. Fantastic yields can only be achieved year-on-year if the base soil nutrition delivers and meets the crop requirements. To understand what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with, soil sampling should be common place on-farm to ensure pH, N, P and K levels arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hampering plant growth and development. An ideal testing rotation is ensuring every field is sampled at least every four years. One of our specialists can manage soil sampling on-farm for you, or they can analyse samples you take into a Wynnstay store. We can then work with you to create a bespoke fertiliser plan, which fits in with your system and forage needs. Phosphate and potash recommendation for grass reseeding

Soil P Index 0 Rate of P205 or K20 in kg/ha

120

1 80

2 50

Soil K Index

330

3+ 0

120

260

2+ 40

3 0

From The Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 8th Edition

Another factor to be wary of is sulphur deficiency as symptoms can be confused with a lack of N. Grass leaf analysis is the best way to monitor sulphur, and again, we can do this analysis for you and build the results into your fertiliser plan. Investing in a quality ley and allowing grassland to reach its potential, will pay dividends from a forage quality and quantity point of view.

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GRASSLAND MANGEMENT CROP PROTECTION

MANAGEMENT

Grassland management is often overlooked for new leys, but by prioritising weed control early during establishment, you will achieve cost-effective, long-lasting control, resulting in a better quality crop in the long term. The key is to get weeds under control while they’re just seedlings, to give the new ley a clean start and remove weed competition which can result in gappy swards. Generally, the most effective time to apply herbicide treatments is when the weeds are at the 2-4 leaf stage and once the grass (and clover if present) is large enough to be sprayed. By striking with an early herbicide application, an extremely high level of dock control can be achieved, better than at any other later timing during the life of the ley. For established swards, the focus is on perennial weeds such as docks or thistles, and on invasive annual weeds such as chickweed. When targeting perennial weeds, it’s important to remember the fundamental principles of weed control: 1. To kill the weed, we must get a lethal dose down to the root 2. The weed must have sufficient green leaf area to take up the chemical applied 3. The plant must be in active growth to move the chemical from the leaf down into the root Correct product choice, an appropriate rate and timely application are crucial. ‘Clover-safe’ herbicides can be usefully employed. However, when there is a particularly challenging weed problem, it may be advisable to forget about saving the clover and use more effective ‘non clover-safe’ products. It is a straight forward process to re-establish clover at a later date. Early treatment not only allows you to get on top of weeds, but also allows the new sward to get a good, clean start without weed competition, so sown species persist for longer. The approach needs to be field specific in terms of the product recommendations, so talk to one of the Wynnstay agronomists, who can advise on the best approach for you.

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ROOT SEED FODDER BEET

ROOTS

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Very palatable to ruminant stock High yielding and high energy crop Roots provide excellent feed quality Can be grazed in situ or lifted and clamped

p48

SWEDES • • • •

High energy content Can be grazed or lifted Only truly winter hardy feed Quality out-wintering forage crop for livestock

p50

KALE • High crude protein content • Quality out-wintering forage crop • High yielding forage crop for livestock

p51

STUBBLE TURNIPS • • • •

Low input crop Fast growing catch crop Helps to reduce winter feed costs Quick to establish and ideal for finishing lambs

FORAGE RAPE • • • •

High protein content Wide sowing window and utilisation period Low input crop and ideal for fattening lambs Quick growing crop – ready for use 10-12 weeks after sowing

MAINCROP TURNIPS • Low input crop • High energy content • Palatable grazing crop for livestock in the autumn and winter

p52

p53

p54

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Robbos Fodder Beet

The Benefits Consistent Performance Clean roots High in Energy Ideal Winter Feed

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ROOTS

ROOT SEED SELECTOR

Species

Seed Rate kg/Acre

Drill Date

Utilisation Period

Avg DM Yield (T/ha)

Fodder Beet

50,000 seeds

Late March - Late April

Oct - March

15 - 17

April - June

Sept - March

7 - 10

April - Early July

Late Aug - March

8 - 10

Mid April - Early Sept

June - Dec

3.5 - 5

May - Early Sept

July - Dec

3.5 - 4

May - July

Sept - Feb

5.5 - 6

May - August

Aug - Jan

Precision Drill = 150g - 350g Swedes

Drill = 1kg Broadcast = 1-2kg

Kale

Stubble Turnips

Forage Rape

Maincrop Turnips

Catch Crop Mixtures (Limited data)

Drill = 1 - 1.5kg Broadcast = 2kg

Drill = 1.5kg Broadcast = 2kg

Drill = 2kg Broadcast = 2kg

Drill = 1 - 1.5kg Broadcast = 2kg

Energy Booster = 2kg Protein Booster = 2kg Forage Provider = 7kg

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Avg Fresh Yield (T/ha)

Dry Matter %

Crude Protein %

80 - 90

15 - 22

12 - 13

12.5 - 13.5

p48

70 - 90

10 - 13

10 - 11

12.8 - 13.1

p50

60 - 70

14 - 16

16 - 17

70 - 75

10 - 11

p51

38 - 45

8-9

17 - 18

68 - 70

p52

24 - 35

11 - 12

19 - 20

10 - 11

p53

60 - 70

8 - 10

15 - 17

10 - 11

p54

30 - 40

10 - 14

17- 20

60 - 70

10 - 11

p55

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Digestibility Metabolisable Value Energy % (MJ/kg DM)

BEET FODDER BEET UTILISATION

BEET

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.

BLIZZARD Blizzard (white skin) produces a very palatable feed and has particularly high DM content at 22.7%. It sits deeper in the soil, with 70.8% 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 (20.5%). A high proportion of the root sits in the ground (64.3%), therefore it is hardier than traditional beets. Best suited for lifting.

TARINE Tarine (pink skin) sits deep in the ground (64%) and is a medium DM type, with 20.1% DM content. It is ideal for livestock enterprises looking to increase forage production and has a flexible harvest window. Can be grazed in situ or lifted.

ROBBOS Robbos (yellow skin) is a medium DM type, with 20% 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.

BLAZE Blaze (red skin) is a medium DM yielding variety (18.4%) and has 57% of its root in the ground, therefore the root can be fed to livestock whole or chopped. Blaze has clean, red roots and, in trials, it has shown low dirt contamination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; increasing intake. 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.

FELDHERR Feldherr (yellow skin) is a medium DM type, with 15.6% DM content and sits with 48.7% of its roots in the ground â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which makes it very suitable for livestock grazing. Feldherr will not withstand severe frosts. 48

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FEED BEET BERETTA Beretta is a high yielding variety with excellent agronomic traits. Beretta can be used for animal feed and AD plants. It provides high DM yields, excellent field establishment and a very healthy leaf canopy. Growers have found that Beretta maintains its leaf canopy for longer than other varieties, making full use of the growing season to pile on some impressive yields.

BEET

ENERGY BEET LINOVA KWS Linova KWS produces high DM yields which in turn produces high gas yields per ha. Where the biogas operator needs high DM content, high yields and low dirt tare - Linova KWS can offer it all.

CINDY KWS Cindy KWS is a top performer that has combined high DM yields with the lowest dirt tare levels of all energy beet varieties. Widely grown in Denmark and Germany, this is a variety that suits a number of situations, sites and growing conditions and will help balance out the variety selection across your acreage.

GERTY KWS Gerty KWS sets new standards for high DM yield, with low dirt tares. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistent over contrasting seasons, so has been widely adopted on farm. Gerty KWS sits slightly higher out of the ground than other energy beets. This combined with its smooth skin will help to minimise dirt tares on-farm.

SNS INDEX

NITROGEN (N)

130

104

120

110

0-40

0-32

PHOSPHATE (P205)

110

POTASH (K 20)

170

136

110 (2-) 80 (2+)

88 (2-) 64 (2+)

K = Kg/Ha

U = Units/Acre Data Source: DEFRA Fertiliser Manual (RB209) 8th Edition

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SWEDES

UTILISATION SWEDES

Most swedes are grazed in situ. It is advisable to use an electric fence to help reduce waste. You should introduce feeding any Brassica slowly over two weeks. It is best to have a grass or stubble run back.

INVITATION A high yielding and high DM variety, with uniform purple skinned roots. It has both club root and powdery mildew resistance. Due to its winter hardiness, it is ideal for post-Christmas utilisation and can be used to help extend grazing periods. It also has a large leaf for extra grazing potential.

LOMOND Lomond can be used before or after Christmas. It has high fresh weight and DM yields, making it perfect for finishing lambs. Lomond also has club root and powdery mildew resistance.

MARIAN Marian is a purple top variety, it has a good uniform shape and some resistance to club root and mildew. A second early variety for use from October through to January. Marian can also be used as a culinary swede.

GOWRIE Gowrie is a purple skinned variety with uniform roots that can be utilised pre or post-Christmas. It can produce high DM and fresh weight yields and exhibits good resistance to both club root and powdery mildew. Other varieties available SNS INDEX

NITROGEN (N)

100

0-40

0-32

PHOSPHATE (P205)

105

148

155 (2-) 125 (2+)

124 (2-) 100 (2+)

POTASH (K 20)

215

172

185

K = Kg/Ha

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KALE UTILISATION Strip graze behind an electric fence which should be moved daily. Monitor wastage levels to determine when you move the fence. A grass runback area is recommended.

KALE

Zero grazing by cutting the crop with a forage harvester will secure the maximum use of green feed with little waste. Kale can be fed from a forage box or behind a barrier. Care must be taken to avoid soil contamination. Only 30-35% DM intake for dairy cows/day is to come from kale.

CALEDONIAN Caledonian is a taller marrow stem type ideal for cattle. It is club root resistant, which now enables growers to continually grow kale on infected sites. Caledonianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge yields, good lodging resistance and winter hardiness, make it ideal for utilisation by dairy and beef cattle.

MARIS KESTREL A short leafy type ideal for fattening lambs, highly digestible with good protein and D value. An ideal choice for out wintering with good winter hardiness and high leaf to stem ratio.

KEEPER Keeper is a winter hardy variety and has good lodging resistance. It is a medium short type â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ideal for fattening lambs and providing quality winter feed. Keeper has high DM content and good winter hardiness.

THOUSAND HEAD Thousand Head is a reliable variety, with a proven track record and is competitively priced. It is medium height, with good lodging resistance and winter hardiness. It has traditionally been used for game cover, but is suitable for grazing after the shooting season. Other varieties available SNS INDEX

NITROGEN (N)

130

104

120

110

0-40

0-32

PHOSPHATE (P205)

110

POTASH (K 20)

260

208

230

184

200 (2-) 170 (2+)

160 (2-) 136( 2+)

130

104

K = Kg/Ha

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STUBBLE TURNIPS UTILISATION STUBBLE TURNIPS

Both cows and sheep should be introduced to the crop gradually. A dairy cow will eat approx. 22kg of fresh weight/2-3 hour grazing period. A ewe will eat about 12kg fresh weight/day. An average crop of 15T/Acre will provide one day’s grazing for 500 cows or 1000 ewes (allowing for some wastage). Watch out for stubble turnips tainting milk. Feed directly after milking and remove 2-3 hours before milking.

VOLLENDA

TOP YIELDING VARIETY IN WYNNSTAY’S 2016 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.

TYFON Tyfon is generally sown in the spring and can be utilised in the summer months by cattle and sheep, when grass growth is declining. Its rapid growth habit means that it can be utilised in only 60 days and, once grazed, there is potential for re-growth. Tyfon has a very small bulb with a large leaf, which will produce palatable summer feed. After the plant is 12 weeks old, it is very susceptible to mildew and alternaria. Tyfon is susceptible to bolting so do not sow too early. Other varieties available SNS INDEX

NITROGEN (N)

100

0-40

0-32

PHOSPHATE (P205)

50 (2-) 20 (2+)

40 (2-) 16 (2+)

POTASH (K 20)

110

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FORAGE RAPE UTILISATION

INTERVAL

FORAGE RAPE

It is best to have a grass or stubble run back. Start feeding two weeks before the crop is fully mature so livestock are accustomed to forage rape when the crop is at full potential. Increase yields, protein content and palatability by mixing stubble turnips and forage rape together. The better winter hardiness from the forage rape will help shield the stubble turnips from extreme frost, keeping them fresher for longer.

TOP YIELDING VARIETY IN WYNNSTAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2016 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.

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. Other varieties available SNS INDEX

NITROGEN (N)

100

0-40

PHOSPHATE (P205)

POTASH (K 20)

110

50 (2-) 20 (2+)

40 (2-) 16 (2+)

K = Kg/Ha

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MAINCROP TURNIPS

UTILISATION Most maincrop turnips are grazed in situ. Stock should have access to a grass runback or hay/silage during feeding. It is advisable to use an electric fence to control intake and reduce waste. White fleshed, autumn varieties can be ready for grazing after 1215 weeks. The yellow fleshed winter types take 16-20 weeks. Yellow fleshed maincrop turnips can be lifted and stored in a clamp. Always make sure the roots carry as little soil as possible and reject any damaged roots as they may introduce fungal diseases.

GREEN GLOBE Green Globe turnips are ideal for livestock grazing, offering high DM yields. It produces large white bulbs. Green Globe is a winter hardy variety and is ideal for utilisation between October and January.

MASSIF Massif produces huge yields due to its large roots. It is a yellow fleshed variety, which is 14% higher yielding than Green Globe. It has excellent winter hardiness, which makes it an ideal forage crop during the winter. Other varieties available

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NITROGEN (N)

100

0-40

0-32

PHOSPHATE (P205)

105

POTASH (K 20)

215

172

185

148

155 (2-) 125 (2+)

124 (2-) 16 (2+)

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MIXTURE List of species & varieties:

CATCH CROPS

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.

1.3kg Vollenda Stubble Turnips 0.5kg Interval Forage Rape 0.2kg Thousand Head/Keeper Kale

2kg/Acre

MIXTURE

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.

List of species & varieties: 1.25kg 0.40kg 0.10kg 0.25kg

Interval Forage Rape Vollenda Stubble Turnips Thousand Head/Keeper Kale Green Globe Maincrop Turnips

2kg/Acre

WYNNSTAY FORAGE PROVIDER

MIXTURE

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.

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

7kg/Acre

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EQUINE MIXTURES

HORSE & PONY MIX Horse & Pony is a long term paddock mix which can be grazed all-year round. It produces palatable, low sugar swards for intensive grazing. The mix can also be shut up to produce a sweet smelling, high quality hay if this is the preferred option. The dense base also provides persistency under tight grazing and also means that the mix copes well with hoof damage.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 4.00kg Strong Creeping Red Fescue 2.00kg Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG 2.50kg Glenariff Int Diploid PRG 2.00kg Malone Int Tetraploid PRG 2.00kg Drumbo Late Diploid PRG 1.50kg Erecta Timothy

14kg/Acre

SHORT TERM HORSE HAY MIX This short term mix is ideal for good quality hay production for up to two years. It is very high yielding and will produce excellent quality hay or haylage.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.50kg Gemini Tetraploid IRG 3.50kg Dorike Tetraploid IRG 3.00kg Meribel Diploid IRG 4.00kg Muriello Diploid IRG

14kg/Acre

LONG TERM HORSE HAY MIX This mix produces high yields for hay or haylage, with the potential for aftermath grazing. It will last up to five or six years and only contains diploids, which will mean an even conditioning of the hay sward.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 3.00kg Kilrea/Moyola Early Diploid PRG 2.50kg Glenariff Int Diploid PRG 4.00kg Nifty Int Diploid PRG 2.50kg Drumbo Late Diploid PRG 1.00kg Comer Timothy 1.00kg Erecta Timothy

14kg/Acre

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EQUINE MIXTURES MIXTURE

This mix is designed to provide essential minerals and trace elements to a long term horse pasture. It produces an extremely palatable, yet low sugar sward for grazing or for quality hay. The mix also provides grazing throughout the growing season and the dense base that the strong creeping red fescue produces means that it helps to fill the gaps left from hoof damage.

List of species & varieties: 3.00kg 2.00kg 2.50kg 2.00kg 2.00kg 1.50kg 0.30kg 0.20kg 0.20kg 0.10kg 0.10kg 0.10kg

EQUINE MIXTURES

HERBAL HORSE MIX

Strong Creeping Red Fescue Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG Glenariff Int Diploid PRG Malone Int Tetraploid PRG Drumbo Late Diploid PRG Erecta Timothy Perennial Chicory Sheeps Burnet Sheeps Parsley Ribgrass Yarrow Sainfoin

14kg/Acre

GATEWAY MIX Gateway mix is designed to patch-up areas which have been heavily damaged, such as around gateways and feeding troughs. The mix is quick to establish due to the high tetraploid content, even in difficult conditions. This mix is not suitable for stitching in.

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 2.00kg Bijou Late Tetraploid PRG 4.00kg Seagoe Int Tetraploid PRG 4.00kg AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG

10kg/Acre

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POULTRY MIXTURES

POULTRY MIX

MIXTURE

This hardwearing mixture is quick to establish whilst also producing a dense and robust turf for hens. It has a higher seed rate than other agricultural grass mixtures which is important to help maintain its longevity and durability under constant wear and grazing.

List of species & varieties: 8.00kg 6.50kg 4.00kg 3.00kg 1.50kg

Dwarf PRG Late Diploid PRG Strong Creeping Red Fescue Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Chewings Fescue

23kg/Acre

MIXTURE

POULTRY MIX PLUS This diverse poultry mix, establishes quickly and produces a dense turf for chickens. The diverse range of legumes within the mix will produce a flower, which will help attract insects to keep the hens occupied. Like the Poultry Mix, it has a higher seed rate than most other agricultural grass mixtures which is important to help maintain its longevity and durability under constant wear and grazing.

List of species & varieties: 8.00kg 5.80kg 4.00kg 3.00kg 1.50kg 0.20kg 0.20kg 0.20kg 0.10kg

Dwarf PRG Late Diploid PRG Strong Creeping Red Fescue Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Chewings Fescue White Clover (Small Leaf) Red Clover Altraswede Red Clover Birdsfoot Trefoil

23kg/Acre

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES EF2 WILD BIRD SEED MIX

EF4 NECTAR FLOWER MIX Sowing an area of flowering plants into the farmed landscape will boost the availability of essential food sources for a range of nectarfeeding insects, including butterflies and bees. Sow in strips or a block, no more than 0.5ha per 20ha between mid-March and mid-April or JulyAug. Re-establish as necessary to maintain a sustained pollen nectar supply. To stimulate late flowering, cut half the area to 20cm in June and the whole area to 10cm between mid-Sept and the end of Oct, ideally removing cuttings. (Other conditions apply)

MIXTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

This mixture is designed to feed seed eating birds in arable landscapes, where there is little remaining food source. The aim of this mix is to provide a year round supply of food. Sow annually or every other year and drill in strips or blocks of a maximum of 0.5ha and no more than one block per 20ha. Spot treat or weed wipe injurious weeds. A non-residual product may be used prior to spring re-sowing to facilitate re-establishment. For establishment, the use of seed treatments to control pests and diseases are permitted. Only apply fertiliser or manure if necessary for establishment.

List of species & varieties: 17.5kg 1.25kg 1.00kg 2.50kg 2.75kg 25kg

Spr. Triticale or Spr. Barley Kale Quinoa White Millet Linseed

25kg pack - 35-50kg/Ha

MIXTURE List of species & varieties: 40% Altraswede Red Clover 40% Alsike Red Clover 10% Sainfoin 10% Birdsfoot Trefoil 100%

10kg pack 20kg/Ha

STEWARDSHIP/ FIELD MARGIN MIX

MIXTURE

Establish a grassy strip during the first 12 months of your agreement. To control annual weeds and to encourage grass to tiller may require frequent cutting. No fertiliser or manures are to be applied. Herbicides can be applied only to spot treat or weed wipe injurious weeds. (Other conditions apply)

List of species & varieties: 10% Browntop Bent 10% Cocksfoot 20% Meadow Fescue 10% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 20% Timothy 30% Creeping Red Fescue 100%

10kg pack - 20kg/Ha

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COUNTRY STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP

Country Stewardship is an incentivised scheme to encourage managers to take care of their land and environment. There are several activities which qualify farmers, land owners and foresters for the scheme, such as woodland creation, preserving historical features and conservation of wildlife habitats. Countryside Stewardship, which is delivered by Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Rural Payments Agency, is divided into three main elements: • • •

The Higher Tier – for most environmentally important sites and woodlands The Mid Tier – to address a range of environmental issues Capital Grants – for capital items including hedgerows and woodland support

THE WILD POLLINATOR AND FARM WILDLIFE PACKAGE Within the two tiers applicants can choose a specific group of management options that will bring benefits to wild pollinators, farmland birds and other farm wildlife. THE OPTIONS ARE: • Pollen and nectar resources for pollinators and chick-food for birds • Nesting sites for birds and pollinators • Winter food for seed eating birds Farmers who apply for this package of measures will score more highly in their Countryside Stewardship applications.

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GAME COVER Wynnstay has a wide range of game cover crops suitable for all situations whether it’s for feeding, cover or both.

GAME COVER

Please call our seed office for your free copy of our game cover brochure. The booklet is full of tips and practical hints on establishing the right crop successfully. We have our own mixing facilities at Astley, therefore we can create a bespoke game cover mix to suit your needs if required.

WYNNSTAY SEED DEPT 01939 210777

NEWTOWN GUNROOM 01686 626379

OSWESTRY GUNROOM 01691 659251

INCLUDING CROPS FOR COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

PHEASANT FEED

Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ Telephone: 01691 828512 • Email: info@wynnstay.co.uk • www.wynnstay.co.uk

01691 828512

Vat Reg No. 168 7221 87 Registration No. 5009019

Part of Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ Registration No. 2704051

Please contact us for more information or to request a free brochure: 01939 210777 To download a brochure visit: www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk/gamecover

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NEW Amenity Grass Seed Range For more information or to request a free brochure call:

01939 210777

Domestic

Landscape

FINE LAWN HARDWEARING LAWN SHADY LAWN PATCH IT MIX

LOW MAINTENANCE DOT MIX

Sports

TRADITIONAL PITCH MIX TRADITIONAL BOWLING GREEN MIX BESPOKE CRICKET PITCH AND GOLF COURSE MIXES BESPOKE MIXES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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NEW Wildflower Seed Range For more information or to request a free brochure call:

01939 210777

GENERAL PURPOSE ECONOMY MIX SHADY/ HEDGEROW MIX HEAVY SHADE/ WOODLAND MIX CORNFIELD ANNUALS WETLAND MIX BESPOKE MIXES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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CONTACTS To contact your local Wynnstay specialist or store, please visit:

www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk

WYNNSTAY SEED DEPARTMENT 01939 210777 (Shropshire)

WYNNSTAY ARABLE

01939 210555 (Crop Protection)

01939 211266 (Fertiliser)

WYNNSTAY WOODHEADS 01757 617000 (Yorkshire)

wynnstayarable.uk

@WynnstayGroup

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the details supplied in this booklet are correct, Wynnstay cannot be held responsible for any misleading or inaccurate information. Current legislation must be checked before entering into schemes. Wynnstay reserve the right to change varieties within the mixtures as required. Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd • Eagle House • Llansantffraid • Powys SY22 6AQ • Part of Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ Telephone: 01691 828512 • Email: info@wynnstay.co.uk • www.wynnstay.co.uk Registered in England and Wales Vat Reg No. 168 7221 87 Registration No: 5009019 Registration No. 2704051