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GOLD
ASSURE
GOLD
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GOLD ASSURE
Quality Grass Seed Range 2022
2022 PASTURE PROFIT INDEX VALUES
€ / HA / YEAR
TOTAL SUB-INDICES
Teagasc Ground
Heading Spring Summer Autumn
Variety Name Ploidy PPI Quality Silage Persist. Grazing Cover
Date Growth Growth Growth
Utilisation Score
Abermagic ID 28-May 215 31 64 78 18 24 0 *** 6.3
Aberwolf ID 30-May 209 54 54 48 11 43 0 ** 6.7
Moira ID 26-May 209 108 39 57 -32 36 0 *** 6.1
Astonconqueror ID 27-May 206 75 52 48 -10 42 0 **** 6.3
AberGreen ID 31-May 193 38 69 70 5 11 0 * 6.6
Gusto ID 31-May 176 50 51 64 2 9 0 **** 5.7
Nifty ID 28-May 145 38 61 57 -37 26 0 ** 6.4
Aberclyde IT 25-May 253 51 66 46 44 46 0 **** 5.6
Barwave IT 22-May 244 93 61 59 -20 50 0 - 5
Fintona IT 24-May 190 49 52 49 -5 45 0 ***** 5.5
Dunluce IT 29-May 184 23 58 52 24 34 -6 **** 5.6
Elysium IT 27-May 170 43 52 32 12 32 0 - 6
Aberchoice LD 11-Jun 190 15 65 58 22 30 0 *** 6.1
AberBann LD 10-Jun 190 5 81 75 -25 54 0 *** 5.9
Ballyvoy LD 03-Jun 186 65 46 47 19 10 0 * 6.3
Bowie LD 16-Jun 170 19 53 54 28 16 0 - 6.5
Oakpark LD 02-Jun 149 32 52 52 -12 25 0 * 6.7
Drumbo LD 05-Jun 146 23 44 42 24 13 0 * 6.4
AstonKing LD 05-Jun 141 61 50 36 -25 18 0 *** 5.9
Callan LD 03-Jun 126 71 39 35 -35 16 0 **** 6.2
Abergain LT 04-Jun 241 34 61 50 47 49 0 **** 5.7
Gracehill LT 04-Jun 241 46 60 58 10 67 0 ** 5.8
Nashota LT 03-Jun 214 53 57 39 28 38 0 - 6.2
Glenfield LT 03-Jun 207 59 63 40 3 41 0 - 5.9
Aberplentiful LT 08-Jun 204 59 63 50 11 26 -6 ** 5.6
Ballintoy LT 04-Jun 195 36 60 43 23 32 0 **** 5.5
Meiduno LT 03-Jun 195 45 56 46 27 21 0 **** 5.4
AberBite LT 01-Jun 175 -2 56 53 32 36 0 ***** 6.1
Briant LT 03-Jun 156 10 58 46 13 29 0 *** 5.6
Solas LT 10-Jun 153 10 48 55 1 39 0 *** 5.9
AstonEnergy LT 01-Jun 151 5 47 43 49 6 0 ***** 5.6
Xenon LT 07-Jun 143 12 49 35 29 17 0 ***** 6.2
Triwarwic LT 02-Jun 141 20 53 30 7 32 0 - 5.9
Aspect LT 03-Jun 136 11 50 30 27 23 -6 ***** 6.2
THE PASTURE PROFIT INDEX (PPI)
The PPI assigns economic values to differing
grass seed varieties based on their:
1. Seasonal Dry Matter (DM) production,
a. Spring DM Yield
b. Summer DM Yield
c. Autumn DM Yield
2. Grass Quality
3. Silage Dry Matter production
4. Varietal persistency
All agronomic trial data on which these tables are based comes from official DAFM trials.
The PPI values have been presented with the agronomic data in these tables.
Seasonal yield (kg Midseason quality Silage yeild (kg Persistency
DM/ha) (g/kg DM) DM/ha) Years
A DM / kg DM
A kg DM yeild
April: €0.001 A kg DM yield A GS-12
Spring: €0.17
May: €0.009 1st cut: €0.04 year base
Summer: €0.04
June: €0.011 2nd cut: €0.03 = €67 / year
Autumn: €0.11
July: €0.010
Weighting 32% Weighting 25% Weighting 14% Weighting 29%
PASTURE PROFIT INDEX € PER HA/YEAR
GRAZING UTILISATION
- THIS IS A PROVISIONAL TRAIT
ON THE RECOMMENDED LIST FOR 2022
The utilisation “star” figure is not part of the PPI but it’s a visual illustration highlighting the
varieties that have displayed improved ability to be grazed by dairy cows. Variety grazing
assessments have been conducted at Teagasc Moorepark in plot grazing studies since 2017.
Variety grazing efficiency differences are expressed as Residual Grazed Height.
UTILISATION
STAR FIGURE
STAR RATING
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GOLD ASSURE QUALITY GRASS SEED
MIXTURES FOR 2022
In 2022 we will again have a comprehensive range of mixes available. Our grazing mixes are
available with:
1. 0 clover.
2. Standard clover. Enough to satisfy the new nitrates regulation.
3. High clover. Designed to achieve 20% clover in paddock.
Please contact your local Area Sales Manager,
our inside Sales Team on 022 31644
or your local Dairygold Co-Op Superstores
for more information on the full range available
8 POINT GUIDE TO ACHIEVING
OPTIMAL RESULTS WHEN RESEEDING
01 Identify fields most in need of reseeding.
Fields not reseeded in over 10 years should take priority.
Take a soil sample from the ploughed seed bed for Lime, P & K
02 levels. If minimum cultivation techniques are being used the sample
should be taken from the top 10 cm of soil. Contact your ASM or local
Dairygold store for soil sampling prices and advice.
03 Spray off the field with a glyphosate product. Leave for two weeks
before cultivating. Carry out land drainage if needed.
04 Choose the most suitable seed mixture for your silage or grazing
needs. Your ASM is available to offer advice on seed mixtures.
05
Create a firm and fine seedbed whether you are ploughing or using a
minimum cultivation technique and consolidate by rolling properly to
improve soil seed contact.
06 Sow the seed once a suitable seedbed has been established.
Lime and fertilise the field as per your soil sample recommendation.
07
Use a suitable spray after establishment to control common
grassland weeds in new leys. Your local store or ASM is also available
to offer you advice.
08 Graze the sward at a low cover for the first grazing.
This supports tillering of the plant in order to promote establishment.
GOLD ASSURE GRASS SEED MIXTURES
NO 1. INTENSIVE GRAZING
High inclusion of Astonenergy and Meiduno make NO CLOVER:
this mix 50% T. This will marry the palatability and Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
performance of the tetraploids with the ground
Astonenergy 1-Jun 3.25 LT €151 5.6 *****
cover of the diploids while maintaining utilisation.
Meiduno 3-Jun 2.5 LT €195 5.4 ***
Astonenergy is a 5 star grazing utilisation variety. It
has continually proven its quality and superior graze Astonconqueror 27-May 2.5 LD €206 6.3 ****
out potential with the Teagasc on-farm variety trials. Oakpark 2-Jun 3.25 LD €149 6.7 *
Astonconqueror added for a boost to spring growth.
STANDARD CLOVER:
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
Astonenergy 1-Jun 3.1 LT €151 5.6 *****
Meiduno 3-Jun 2.35 LT €195 5.4 ***
Astonconqueror 27-May 2.35 LD €206 6.3 ****
Oakpark 2-Jun 3.1 LD €149 6.7 *
Clover 0.6
HIGH CLOVER:
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
Astonenergy 1-Jun 2.9 LT €151 5.6 *****
Meiduno 3-Jun 2.1 LT €195 5.4 ***
Astonconqueror 27-May 2.1 LD €206 6.3 ****
Oakpark 2-Jun 2.9 LD €149 6.7 *
Clover 1.5
%T Mix PPI Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistency
50% €172 €36.5 €51.5 €47.3 €14.2 €22.5 €0.0
NO 2. TWO CUT SILAGE
NO CLOVER:
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
A mixture designed
Astonconqueror 27-May 3.5 ID €195 6.1 ****
specifically for silage
(two or more cuts) Moira 26-May 3.5 ID €187 6.1 ****
with exceptional Fintona 24-May 4.5 IT €168 5.4 ****
spring growth
for high first cut CLOVER:
yields. No clover in Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
standard mix but Astonconqueror 27-May 3.5 ID €195 6.1 ****
also available with
Moira 26-May 3.15 ID €187 6.1 ****
clover. Durable
Fintona 24-May 4.25 IT €168 5.4 ****
varieties to ensure a
long-lasting sward. Clover 0.6
%T Mix PPI Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistency
39% €201 €74.9 €48 €51.1 -€14.7 €41.3 €0.0
GOLD ASSURE GRASS SEED MIXTURES
NO 3. DAIRYGOLD EXTEND
Excellent spring and autumn growth combined with NO CLOVER:
exceptional quality for a palatable sward. Gracehill
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
and Ballyvoy are new within the mix, both are
Abergain 4-Jun 2 LT €241 5.7 ****
excellent on PPI and enhance the mix. This mixture
is for intensive grazing situations where extending Gracehill 11-Jun 4.1 LT 241 5.8 **
grazing, is a priority. % T increased to 53% this year. Aberchoice 11-Jun 2 LD €190 6.1 ***
Ballyvoy 3-Jun 3.4 LD €186 6.3 *
STANDARD CLOVER:
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
Abergain 4-Jun 2 LT €241 5.7 ****
Gracehill 11-Jun 3.8 LT 241 5.8 **
Aberchoice 11-Jun 2 LD €190 6.1 ***
Ballyvoy 3-Jun 3.1 LD €186 6.3 *
Clover 0.6
HIGH CLOVER:
Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS Grazing Utilisation
Abergain 4-Jun 2 LT €241 5.7 ****
Gracehill 11-Jun 3.3 LT 241 5.8 **
Aberchoice 11-Jun 2 LD €190 6.1 ***
Ballyvoy 3-Jun 2.7 LD €186 6.3 *
Clover 1.5
%T Mix PPI Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistency
52% €216 €43.5 €57 €53.4 €21.6 €40.7 €0.0
NO 4. HEAVY SOILS/EXTENSIVE GRAZING MIX
NO CLOVER:
This is an excellent mixture
Mix 4 Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS
for heavy soils. It has a
Oakpark 2-Jun 4.7 LD €149 6.7
high inclusion of diploids
to provide a good dense Astonconqueror 27-May 3.9 ID €206 6.3
base to the sward with Glenfield 3-Jun 2.9 LT €207 5.9
high ground scoring
varieties which will ensure CLOVER:
a persistent sward in Mix 4 Date Kg Pliody PPI RL GS
challenging soils. The Oakpark 2-Jun 4.5 LD €149 6.7
diploids included are high
Astonconqueror 27-May 3.7 ID €206 6.3
grazing utilisation mixes to
Glenfield 3-Jun 2.7 LT €207 5.9
ensure this mix is palatable
and easy to manage. Clover 0.6
%T Mix PPI Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistency Ground Score
25% €183 €53.4 €54.8 €47.6 €-7.5 €34.8 €0.0 6.4
THE IMPORTANCE OF CLOVER ...we can avoid
69 THOUSAND
Within their analysis of the abatement potential of differing
agricultural measures, Teagasc calculate that if 25% of beef TONNES of CO2
farmers and 15% of dairy farms broadcast clover seeds over equivalent per year
existing grass swards that we can avoid 69 thousand tonnes (2021-2030).
of CO2 equivalent per year (2021-2030).
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLOVER AND PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (PRG)
Clover Grass
Fixes atmospheric N Yes No
Temperature it starts growing 8c 5c
Clover is generally better quality across the main grazing season.
Quality
This is positive for milk protein and milk yield
Clover intake potential is c.+1kgDM/day from July to September.
Intake Potential
This is positive for milk protein and milk yield
Clover as a legume can fix nitrogen directly from
NITROGEN FIXED BY
the atmosphere. The nitrogen fixing potential of CLOVER SWARDS
the clover within your sward is dependent on the
chemical nitrogen you apply. The less chemical N Chemical Nitrogen
Potential Fixed N
application
you apply the more atmospheric N the clover will
O kg/ha c. 200 kg/ha
fix (clover seems to get lazy when fertiliser N is
applied and fix less atmospheric N). 240 kg/ha c. 50 kg/ha
20% clover required on average across the year for results.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CLOVER TO MY SYSTEM?
1. The same grass growth with lower chemical nitrogen spread or increased Nitrogen Use
Efficiency
Teagasc trials have illustrated that clover has Grass Growth from Differing Nitrogen applications
the potential to reduce nitrogen use by 100kg with and without clover:
per ha for the same grass growth
Grass only Clover + Clover +
2. Improved animal performance swards grass swards grass swards
Grass clover swards are higher in quality and plus 250kg plus 250kg plus 150kg
have a higher intake potential than the grass chemical N/ha chemical N/ha chemical N/ha
only swards across the main grazing season.
The grass clover swards produced 33kg extra All 3 treatments had the same level of growth
milk solids per cow per year.
Clover varieties:
At present there is no huge difference between clover Clover Type
varieties. The department of agriculture has variety trials
Grazing Medium leaf white clover
on white clover, ranking them on production, leaf size
Silage Red Clover
and clover %. Currently we do not have a recommended
list for Red clovers.
MULTISPECIES
SWARDS
A sward with more than two species can be
termed a multispecies sward but the current
interest is in swards with 4 or more species, and
using mixtures of grasses, legumes, and herbs.
The target is to pick species that complement
each other; where the performance of the mixture
is greater than the sum of the individual parts.
SPECIES DESCRIPTION
Persistence Nitrogen Drought
Species Comment
under grazing fixing tolerance
Perennial Ryegrass Very Good No Moderate Tried and tested. High yielding, digestible and persistent under fre-
quent tight grazing. Responds to good soil nutrition.
Timothy Very Good No Moderate Grows well in cold soils. Persists better than PRG in waterlogged soils.
Meadow Fescue Good No Good Can tolerate lower fertility soils better than PRG.
White Clover Good Yes Good Persistent under tight grazing and can spread into gaps in swards.
Maintains feed quality and palatability during summer and autumn.
Works best with pH above 6.2
Red Clover Moderate/ Yes Good Grows more erect, with deeper tap root and can produce more nitrogen
poor than white clover.
Sainfoin Unproven Yes Very good Unproven in Ireland – not certain if it will tolerate the level of rainfall we
offer. Contains condensed tannins which may help reduce bloat risk.
Ribwort Plantain Moderate No Very good Potential to reduce nitrate leaching due to diuretic effect. Deep rooting
structure. High mineral content.
Chicory Poor No Very good Deep rooting. Antiparasitic properties.
What are the potential benefits?
THIS IS DEPENDENT ON THE SPECIES YOU INCLUDE IN THE MIX:
◆ Nitrogen fixation, due to the clover, don’t over use fertiliser as clover can get lazy when fertiliser N
is applied.
◆ Reduced leaching of Nitrogen, due to the plantain. Good New Zealand research; Irish trials are
ongoing.
◆ High palatability - clovers and herbs are highly palatable and high forage intakes are achieved.
◆ Higher protein silage with a red clover silage sward.
◆ Drought resistance - Plantain and Chicory have deep roots that allow greater tolerance of drought
conditions. Clovers and Meadow Fescue are also better than Perennial Ryegrass in drought.
◆ Mine nutrients from depth, species like Plantain and Chicory with deep root systems will
collect nutrients at depth for growth and present them to the animal in their foliage for a more
balanced diet.
◆ Weed suppression - with varied species types and shapes in the sward there is more potential to
outcompete weeds and not allow them to establish and thrive in the sward.
What are the potential challenges? Essential for success
◆ Lack of research ◆ Good establishment of the sward
◆ Reseeding & Over-seeding costs ◆ Apply Lime as required to maintain the
◆ Weed Control soil pH at 6.2-7.0 ongoing
◆ Slower Spring Growth ◆ Soil P and K must be at Index 3
◆ Bloat
GRASSLAND WEED CONTROL
Weeds within your pasture compete CONTROLLING WEEDS WITH CLOVER As an industry we have already
with grass for nutrients. A field of grass IN RESEEDS? implemented some changes to reduce
infested with 20% docks may produce the levels found in drinking water. At all
Our clover safe spray options for 2022
the same tns DM as a field of grass times we must be responsible with our
are awaiting emergency licensing.
only but it will produce 20% less grass. use of chemicals. We must:
Please keep in contact with your local
Controlling a field with 20% docks can ◆ Choose the right pesticide product
Area Sales Manager, branch agri lead
grow 2t/ha extra grass worth €360/ha. ◆ Read and follow the product label
or our inside sales team on 022 31644
When deciding on how you are going to for the most up to date and timely ◆ Buying and applying the correct
control weeds in your grass you need to information. amount
consider: ◆ Not spraying if rain or strong winds
MAINTAINING DRINKING WATER are forecast in the next 48 hours
◆ What type of grass field are you
QUALITY THROUGH BEST PRACTICE
spraying, is it permanent grass or is it ◆ Make sure you are aware of the
PESTICIDE APPLICATION
a new ley? location of all nearby water courses
◆ Is it a grazing sward or a silage field? Surface waters such as rivers and lakes, ◆ Comply with any buffer zone
account for 80% of drinking water specified on the product label to
◆ How close to grazing or cutting is it?
supplies in Ireland. Low level detections protect the aquatic environment.
◆ Is now the best time to control these of grassland herbicides have been found Mark out the specified buffer zone
weeds? in drinking water supplies in the last from the edge of the river or lake or
◆ Weather conditions? number of years. other water course
◆ What are the main weeds you need ◆ Never filling a sprayer directly from
to kill? a water course or carry out mixing,
◆ Do you know if there is chickweed loading or other handling operations
Exceedance level:
present? Is it common chickweed or 1 PART IN 10 BILLION. beside a water course
mouse ear chickweed? The equivalent of one drop in ◆ Avoid spills, stay well back from
◆ Are there Dandelions or buttercup an Olympic-sized swimming open drains and rinse empty
present? pool or 1 second in 317 years. containers 3 times into the sprayer
◆ Is there any Ragwort in the field or ◆ Store and disposing of pesticides
under wires? and their containers properly
IS GRASSLAND WEED CONTROL A CHALLENGE FOR YOU?
Knapsack/
Spot treatment What’s your New ley
situation? < 1 year old
Esteem
Scrub Killer Ultra
Clovermax
Established
grassland
> 1 year old
What’s your weed problem?
roblem?
Docks Docks and Thistles
Thistles Ragwort
Governor Esteem
Pasture Pack Pasture Pack
Pasture Pack Lupo
For more information on planning your reseeding or weed control program for 2022,
contact your Area Sales Manager or Inside Sales Team on 022 31644
FULL RANGE OF WEED CONTROL SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL CO-OP SUPERSTORESGreenGrow is a targeted soil health programme approach to nourishing soils which
encompasses, chemical and biological health to deliver the same productivity with less
purchased fertiliser or greater productivity with the same fertiliser.
HOW IT WORKS
Farmer requests soil sample.
1
Expected results are: Dairygold accredited
For a spend of lab test your soil
less than €1 per sample using the
acre per year you latest soil science
can establish the technologies.
chemical and
biological health of your
2
soil, design and implement a
fertiliser program that feeds
your soil to maximise its Prepare a bespoke
background N,P and K release, fertiliser plan.
growing an additional 0.85Tn
DM of grass per ha. For the 3
average Dairygold supplier this
annual €1 spend could return
€50* of extra grass. Prescribed treatment is applied,
which looks to:
*Expected Return is based on
increasing soil P index from 1 to 3 · correct or maintain soil chemical health with
and increasing soil biological health advice on application lime, phosphorous and
by 10% with grass valued at €80/T
potassium
DM. Actual return may be higher or
lower, depend on a farms individual · maximise effective use of slurry
circumstances. · maximise soil biological health which unlocks
existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil.
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4
BENEFITS
Background soil nitrogen release goes up, Green targets are achieved.
chemical N goes down. Improving your farms carbon footprint,
Yield goes up. increasing sustainability and nitrogen use
Financial savings are made. efficiency.Dairygold Gold Assure
Quality Grass Seed Range
is now available at your local
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For more information on planning your reseeding programme, contact
your Dairygold Area Sales Manager or our Inside Sales Team today:
Kieran Creed ................... 086 1728335 Alan Coughlan ................ 087 1027124
Ivan Vallence ................. 086 7930237 Séan Ryan........................086 2461639
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