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GRASS & FORAGE Product Management Guide 2021
CONTENTS 4 Introduction 5 Grass Mixture Selector Guide 8 Short Term Leys 14 Medium Term Leys 18 Long Term Leys 22 Overseeding Mixtures 24 Brassicas & Forage Crops 31 Welsh Farming Mixtures 34 Game Cover 34 Conservation & Stewardship 35 Wildflowers 36 Equestrian Mixtures 37 Landscaping Mixtures 38 Grassland Management Guides 38 Technical Grass Information 40 Sowing Rates 41 Benefits of Reseeding 42 Soil Management 44 Sward Management 46 Overseeding Guide
INTRODUCTION MIXTURE SELECTOR
In partnership with Barenbrug UK, a leading UK grass seed breeder and producer, & SEED SELECTION
we have formulated mixture from grass breed specifically for the UK farmer.
Established in 1983, Barenbrug UK is now recognised as one of the largest grass What to consider
OUR GRASS SEED MIXTURES
seed breeders and growers in the UK. The Barenbrug name has been synonymous
HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY
before choosing
with innovative UK grass seed solutions and is raising the standard in the research It is important to select the correct
FORMULATED USING
and breeding of agriculture grasses in the UK. As part of the wider Barenbrug BARENBRUG UK AND FULLY seed mixture for your needs. Make the
Group, grass experts since 1904, their research network across the RECOMMENDED VARIETIES selection process easier by following a
UK trial both agriculture and amenity varieties and mixtures, providing a solid BRED FOR FARMERS IN THE UK
few simple steps:
testing ground for the solutions.
• Which field? – Not necessarily
Deciding how long the ley will last the oldest but the most poorly
“Grass remains crucial for the dietary and what it needs to deliver for your performing field should be the top
requirements of UK livestock production. farm will help ensure you get the best priority for reseeding.
On farm optimal grass production can be mixture for your enterprise. • Assess soil fertility by sampling and
achieved by identifying the soil status, checking soil structure, particularly
Use the mixture selector guide on
managing weed infestations and monitoring where a field will not be ploughed.
pages 6-7 to select the mixture term Compaction can significantly reduce
forage utilisation. At Carr’s Billington we aim and then browse the ranges to suit root development, nutrient uptake
to offer an extensive range of high performing your requirements. The make-up and subsequent establishment,
grass and forage mixtures selected from of each mixture and its subsequent yield and quality. Nutrients take
recommended varieties, supported with management can have significant time to break down and become
specialist on farm advice.” available so address any issues as
impacts on the longevity and levels
soon as possible.
ALEX LAW of production you can achieve.
• Note local issues such as specific
Carr’s Billington Grassland Specialist soil texture, high rainfall or perennial
weeds which can influence species
choice.
27 branches • How long do I wish the field to be
More than 100 farm-based representatives in grass for? For example, a 4 year
rotation or a 10 year rotation.
Established since 1990
• What do I want to do with the field?
UK bred grass varieties in partnership with Barenbrug UK For example, a 4 – 5 cut system
Over 3,500 ha grass seed produced on UK Farms with a first cut in April or all summer
grazing from turnout in May.
For further help or advice on mixture selection please contact
the Carr’s Billington Forage Line on 08000 234416
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MIXTURE SELECTOR
SHORT-MEDIUM TERM LONG TERM
MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA
CATCH YIELD MAX VIGOUR CHOICE PERM BARMIX
12-18 months Up to three years Up to four years Up to five years Multi-purpose Multi-purpose
Barmix
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
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Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with
High yield catch Flexible choice The permanent
Substantial Italian High protein hybrid Intensive silage and Low input
crop for cutting for all areas grassland option
silage yield red clover blend grazing production beef and sheep
and grazing and systems
MEDIUM-LONG TERM OVERSEEDING
MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA BARMIX
CROPPER RESILIENT BOOST PATCH RESTORE RENEW
Mainly cutting, Mainly grazing, Mainly grazing, Repairing Full sward Full sward
some grazing some cutting some cutting damaged sections renovation renovation
NEW
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED Barmix Renew
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
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Up to 4 crops Forage for low Boost stock
of silage with rainfall, drought capacity with
grazing option prone areas later cut
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MEGA YIELD SHORT TERM
Highly productive Italian and Hybrid ley, Where it works
which will give an exceptional crop for Growing down to 4°C MEGA YIELD has
silage or hay from a high input system a very long growing season so growers
with a winter grazing option. must be able to utilise the early grass.
Exceptional spring growth makes it ideal
What it delivers
for early lambing or early turnout after
MEGA YIELD is designed to give
which four or five cuts of quality silage
massive production for 2-3 years under
can be realised. There is also the option
a high input system. The ability to
to use for flushing or finishing sheep
produce up to 5 silage cuts followed
later in the year.
by aftermath grazing makes MEGA
YIELD perfect for a short break in arable How varieties perform
rotations as well as all livestock systems. • GEMINI, which combines excellent
yields (101%) and high ME (106%) .
• A first cut in the middle to end of
Capable of producing around May, following a spring grazing will
19t DM/ha in its first year with produce 70+ D value silage, with a
a first cut of nearly 7t DM/ha. 2nd cut 4 to 6 weeks later.
• The use of KIRIAL and BOYNE
ensures the maximum persistency
and ground cover of the sward.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
4kg JAVORIO Italian Ryegrass (DIP) 24th May
4kg GEMINI Italian Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
5kg KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 23rd May
1kg BOYNE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 21st May
14kg per acre 1167 seeds/m2
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MEGA CATCH SHORT TERM MEGA MAX SHORT-MEDIUM TERM
A highly productive, short term, Where it works A high protein silage ley for 3-4 years Where it works
Westerwold and Italian ryegrass These specialist varieties can grow in with the option to cut up to four times Red Clover swards must be well
mixture designed for silage production temperatures down to 3°C, MEGA or a mix of cutting and grazing. The red managed. Always select free-draining
with a winter grazing option. CATCH has a very long growing season clover population can fix up to 150kg/ fields and leave a 4 inch (10 cm)
which also provides an opportunity for Ha/annum of Nitrogen. stubble when mowing as well as
What it delivers
late, post spring cereal or maize harvests avoiding overgrazing, especially in wet
A flexible option for cutting, grazing What it delivers
or early spring sowings where soil and conditions. Ideal for finishing or growing
or both under a high input system. This ryegrass and clover mixture can
weather conditions allow. on youngstock but DO NOT feed to
Intensive production for 12 – 18 months grow down to 5-6°C soil temperature,
breeding sheep around tupping time due
will result in up to 5 silage cuts with How varieties perform extending the growing season. Three to
• Barveloz is a diploid Westerwold to phyto-oestrogen production.
aftermath grazing to follow. It can also four cuts of high protein forage can be
be used at a lower sowing rate for with excellent performance through followed by aftermath grazing. Animals How varieties perform
the year and excellent crown rust • KIRIAL has an excellent first cut yield
greening, overwintering or catch crop fed on red clover/grass silage will eat
resistance. (102%) with a D Value over 71.
requirements. more and perform better than those
• Abys is a well established Italian • FINTONA is an exceptionally high
diploid used widely across the UK. fed on grass silage alone.
yielding variety, with a first cut of
It has high total annual yields (100%) 108% and a total silage yield of 106%.
Under high fertility, MEGA CATCH and excellent quality.
could produce over 20t DM/ha
in 12 months. MEGA MAX can produce up
to 16t DM/ha in its first year.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
7kg BARVELOZ Westerwold Ryegrass (DIP) Sowing year 4.75kg KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 23rd May
7kg ABYS Italian Ryegrass (DIP) 22nd May 6kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
14kg per acre 1435 seeds/m2
3kg PROTA RED Red Clover Blend
0.25kg ALICE Large White Clover
14kg per acre 1223 seeds/m2
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MEGA VIGOUR SHORT-MEDIUM TERM
A high input, high output mixture for Where it works
intensive silage production for 3 – 5 Ideal for a short - medium term rotation
years and up to four cuts per year with for mixed livestock & arable units or for
the option to graze. grass based systems looking to maximise
their yield from forage.
What it delivers
This hybrid-ryegrass mixture can grow How varieties perform
down to 5-6°C soil temperature, • Close heading date range keeps the
extending the growing season whilst silage crops uniform.
remaining easier to manage than Italian • All varieties giving yields over 101%
of control varieties
leys. Yielding around 10% more than
long term leys, MEGA VIGOUR can • All varieties giving 1st cut D values
of 70 or more
persist up to 5 years.
• Fintona provide massive first cut
yield of 108%
MEGA VIGOUR has the potential
produce over 17t DM/ha in its first
year with a first cut of over 7t DM/ha.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
3.5kg KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 23rd May
5kg BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
4kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
1kg BOYNE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 21st May
0.5kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
14kg per acre 1185 seeds/m
2 Also available without clover
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MEGA CROPPER MEDIUM-LONG TERM
A solution offering high yielding multiple Where it works
silage cuts, up to four per year, with Ideally suited for a mid-May first cut,
extremely nutritious forage for autumn in any geographical area or livestock
grazing of all livestock classes; suitable systems.
for a wide range of geographical areas.
How varieties perform
What it delivers • Includes FINTONA, which provides
Intermediate and late heading ryegrasses a huge first cut of 108% of control
varieties.
with Timothy designed as a medium-
• Bannfoot provides excellent spring
long term, top class cutting mixture,
growth, high yields and good disease
which will also produce quality grazing. resistance.
A ley that combines the quality from the
• All varieties combine good silage yields
high tetraploid content with excellent with excellent digestibility (both 1st
sward density from the diploids. and 2nd cuts over 70D) to produce
top quality forage for better animal
MEGA CROPPER has the performance.
potential to produce over • Ideal as a top quality cutting ley that
14t DM/ha over three cuts with a will also produce a high quality, dense,
first cut of over 7.3t DM/ha and palatable grazing sward.
a second of around 3.9t DM/ha.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
2kg BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
3kg MOIRA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 24th May
3.5kg GOSFORD Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 29th May
2kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
2.5kg CALEDON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 30th May
0.5kg COMER Timothy 9th June
0.5kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
14kg per acre 2098 seeds/m2 Also available without clover
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NEW
MEGA RESILIENT MEDIUM-LONG TERM MEGA BOOST MEDIUM-LONG TERM
A mixture for medium term rotations Where it works This medium-long term grazing ley Where it works
where silage is the focus. MEGA Ideal for light soils and drought prone, low delivers highly palatable and digestible A late heading perennial ryegrass mixture,
RESILIENT can persist better than pure rainfall areas, the soft leaved tall fescues grass for traditional mid-spring turnout the growth of the ley designed to match
ryegrass leys in drought prone areas with are deep rooting (over 3x longer than for intensive cattle grazing with the traditional cattle turnout in mid – late
low rainfall due to its drought tolerance. perennial ryegrass) so draw moisture and option to take later silage cuts. spring, resulting in the best quality, tight
nutrients from lower in the soil profile. The and persistent grazing sward. MEGA
What it delivers What it delivers
extensive rooting also aids soil stability. BOOST is also a useful option to consider
Exceptional early and late season MEGA BOOST is designed to give
for late cutting environmental schemes.
growth makes MEGA RESILIENT It produces more grass than conventional intensive grazing production from a
ideal for early silage cuts and for long ryegrass leys under a low input N regime dense, prolific ley with the option to How varieties perform
seasons of production over multiple but equally, is capable of responding to N take later cuts of top-quality silage. • Produces a persistent, palatable ley
cuts. High in digestible fibre, the sward inputs and soft leaved tall fescues have a The tetraploid content in this mixture with a high leaf:stem ratio for ease
of management, ground cover and
is ideal for rumen stimulation and slower reduction in quality than ryegrasses ensures maximum animal performance
digestibility.
higher in protein for promoting healthy giving flexibility to cutting dates. from grazing.
• All ryegrass varieties have a grazing
cows and good milk solids. The sward
How varieties perform D value over 75.
will need longer to establish to allow • Close heading date range keeps the MEGA BOOST (grazing only) has • GOSFORD and GLENARM both
the extensive root system to develop. silage crops uniform the potential to produce around contribute to yield palatability and
• All varieties giving yields over 101% 10t DM/ha in its first year or more persistency of the sward.
of control varieties if managed for later cuts of silage. • PROTA WHITE clover blend
MEGA RESILIENT has the
• All varieties giving 1st cut D values ensures the optimum clover
potential to produce up to 17t DM/
of 70 or more content for increased protein
ha/annum, dependent on severity
• Fintona provide massive first cut yield levels, intakes, animal performance
of drought conditions.
of 108% and nitrogen fixation.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
Intermediate Perennial 3kg GOSFORD Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP)
2kg FINTONA Ryegrass (TET)
20th May 29th May
Intermediate Perennial 4.5kg GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June
Perennial 3kg SEAGOE Ryegrass (TET)
22nd May
Ryegrass 5kg YOUPI Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 6th June
4kg BARDOUX Tall Fescue 12th May
1kg COMER Timothy 9th June
4kg BARELITE Tall Fescue 12th May
0.5kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
Tall Fescue 1kg COMER Timothy 9th June
14kg per acre 2643 seeds/m2 Also available without clover
Average species root length 14kg per acre 2144 seeds/m2
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MEGA CHOICE LONG TERM
A truly flexible ley, capable of being both Where it works
grazed and cut. Designed to give the Sow when soil temperature is above
maximum yield over the longest possible 8°C; clover will germinate at 10°C Ideal
growing season and producing forage for early turnout or lambing thanks to its
at the times of year it is most valuable. exceptional spring growth.
This mixture is designed with varieties
Early Spring grazing can be followed
that offer excellent sward density
by one or two high quality silage cuts
and persistency to minimise poaching
then aftermath grazing or alternatively,
damage and weed encroachment.
season long grazing.
What it delivers How varieties perform
Season long grazing or up to 2 cuts per • GLASKER & MOIRA have an early
year with the option to graze any time. The spring growth of 123% and 116% of
exceptional spring growth make it ideal control varieties.
for lambing or early cattle turnout. The • COMER Timothy increases spring
mixture offers palatable and responsive growth and persistence under more
extreme conditions.
sward varieties with excellent persistency.
• All varieties have a grazing D Value of
75.9D or higher.
MEGA CHOICE has the potential • PROTA WHITE clover blend ensures
to produce over 6.7t DM/ha from the optimum clover content for
a first cut or over 3.6t DM/ha increased protein levels, intakes, animal
throughout spring if grazed. performance and nitrogen fixation.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
2kg GLASKER Early Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 18th May
2.5kg MOIRA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 24th May
3kg GLENARIFF Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 25th May
2.5kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 20th May
2.5kg GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June
1kg COMER Timothy 9th June
0.50kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
14kg per acre 2835 seeds/m2 Also available without clover
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This long-term mixture designed for Where it works A long term option for low input Beef Where it works
medium/lower input systems, suited to Long-term cutting and grazing with an and Sheep systems and challenging BARMIX uses the latest Cocksfoot
both cutting and grazing, particularly early spring growth, making it ideal for environments. BARMIX is high yielding, and Tall Fescue varieties to produce
for beef and sheep enterprises. It is a lambing or early turnout. Early grazing palatable and provides a dense sward a highly palatable, productive ley. It
modern version of a traditional Scottish can be followed by 1 - 2 cuts and further with exceptional late winter and early produces considerably more grass than
long-term mixture, ensuring a winter grazing or a full season of grazing. spring growth making it ideal for all beef ryegrass leys under lower fertility and
hardy, robust, persistent ley. and sheep needs. low Nitrogen conditions. The deep
How varieties perform
• It produces a leafy, quality sward with rooting species provide more tolerance
What it delivers What it delivers
excellent palatability. of extreme conditions, soil stability and
Outstanding persistency and ground A highly, persistent, drought tolerant,
• Increased white clover content for nutrient dense forage.
cover using varieties with proven high protein sward for beef and sheep
improved durability, nitrogen fixation,
durability and winter hardiness. production from a clover-based system. How varieties perform
protein levels and animal intakes.
• ARCHIBALDI, BARDOUX and
• The higher diploid and Timothy BARELITE are proven in on farm
MEGA PERM has the potential content guarantees performance BARMIX is capable of producing grazing trials to be highly palatable
to produce 7t DM/ha (first cut) or in wetter, less fertile conditions, around 12-13t DM/ha/annum if grazed due to their soft leaves.
over 3.2t DM/ha throughout improves sward density and extends with higher yields possible when
spring if grazed. including a cut. • GRACEHILL has a grazing total
the grazing season.
of 105% and an impressive first
cut of 113%.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
1kg BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 20 Mayth
2.5kg TODDINGTON Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 2nd June
3.5kg GLENARIFF Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 25th May 3kg GRACEHILL Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 1st June
2kg SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 22 May
nd
2.5kg BARDOUX Tall Fescue 12th May
3kg GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June 3kg BARELITE Tall Fescue 12th May
2kg BALLINTOY Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 31st May 1kg ARCHIBALDI Cocksfoot 5th May
1.5kg COMER Timothy 9 June
th
1kg COMER Timothy 9th June
1kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend 1kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
14kg per acre 3170 seeds/m2 Also available without clover 14kg per acre 2752 seeds/m2 Also available without clover
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What it delivers What it delivers
Rapid establishment and aggressive Increasing the quality of the grass for
growth to smother weed seedlings. better animal performance. Repairing
Will give a rapid return to cover and the damage caused by poaching of
production from the ley. grazing swards or from intensive silage
production. Increases or restores white
Where it works
clover to a sward for nitrogen fixation,
For overseeding areas damaged and
palatability and increased animal intakes
poached by stock such as gateways
and productivity.
and around troughs.
Where it works
Uses varieties which are aggressive
enough to establish in an existing
MEGA PATCH is a specialist mixture Forage production is expensive; get sward, yet easy to manage. Specifically
designed to repair damaged and your sward back into maximum, long- designed to work best with specialist
poached areas and get them back into term productivity, by over seeding with overseeding techniques in swards which
production quickly. MEGA RESTORE. Designed to increase will be maintained for at least another
the proportion of productive ryegrass in 3 years. Flexible enough to be used in
the sward and reintroduce or increase silage or grazing fields.
the clover content of the sward.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
3kg ABYS Italian Ryegrass (DIP) 22 May
nd
2kg KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 23rd May
3.5kg BARVITRA Hybrid Ryegrass (TET) 14th May 3kg SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 22nd May
3.5kg DUNDRUM Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 3 June
rd
4.5kg YOUPI Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 6th June
10kg per acre 802 seeds/m2 0.5kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
10kg per acre 855 seeds/m2
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BARMIX RENEW OVERSEEDING
STUBBLE TURNIP FORAGE RAPE
SAMSON BARCOLI
What it delivers How varieties perform
A highly palatable, multispecies option • Dundrum is a highly digestible sward
for restoring productivity to upland, suitable for cutting or grazing which
performs well early in the season
lower input beef and sheep swards and
• SEAGOE is a top yielding variety with
for more challenging soil types.
a 1st cut of 110% and a total silage
Where it works yield of 107%
Sow when the soil temperature is above
8°C; the clover will germinate at 10°C.
The mixture has been designed to
regenerate fields and maintain season-
long production, improving early spring
and late season growth. It is a good
option for fields used for outdoor
lambing or early cattle turnout. Once
UK proven variety with high leaf to Multipurpose forage rape with
established the sward should be tightly
bulb ration, high in levels of protein, excellent autumn/early winter feed.
grazed or cut to utilise production
and tankard shaped bulbs to enhance Barcoli forage rape is a flexible forage
for the full season. The deep rooting
utilisation. It is palatable, has good option which can be utilised in summer
ability of Timothy and Cocksfoot offers
disease resistance and excellent vigour. or winter by all classes of stock. It has
regenerative production in both heavy
It is flexible and can be used in summer good regrowth potential where given
and light soils.
or winter by all classes of livestock. only a light first graze and has excellent
• 60 – 90 days to maturity winter keeping properties.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING • Sow at 3kg/acre (7.5kg/ha) • 90 – 110 days to maturity
3kg SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 22nd May for higher leaf percentage • Sow at 4kg/acre (10kg/ha) broadcast
5kg DUNDRUM Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 3rd June • Sow at 2kg/acre (5kg/ha) or 2.5kg/acre (6kg/ha) drilled
1kg COMER Timothy 9th June for higher bulb percentage • Available in pack sizes of 10kg or 25kg
0.5kg DASCADA Cocksfoot 9th June • Pack sizes of 5kg or 25kg • Sow between April and September
0.5kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend • Sow between April and September
10kg per acre 2604 seeds/m2
24 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 25BRASSICAS FORAGE CROPS KALE KALE KEEPER CALEDONIAN Kale is a well proven, highly adaptable fodder crop which consistently provides very high yields of succulent green fodder. KEEPER is a medium height kale CALEDONIAN is a large type kale with excellent leaf to stem ratio making it the better choice for cattle. (greater than 50% leaf) ideal for sheep Capable of 18tDM/ha, it also has production. It’s highly digestible stem excellent tolerance to frost and winter improves a total crop utilisation with hardiness and is a good choice for post good regrowth potential from a light Christmas feeding. Caledonian also has summer graze. improved clubroot resistance. • 170 - 220 days to maturity • Sow at 1 - 2kg/acre (2.5 - 5kg/ha) drilled or 3kg/acre (7.5kg/ha) broadcast • Available in pack sizes of 5kg or 25kg (untreated), 2kg (treated) • Sow between April and late July 26 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 27
FORAGE CROPS FORAGE CROPS
PLANTAIN CHICORY LUCERNE
TONIC COMMANDER ARTÉMIS
Lucerne is a highly nutritious forage for • >300 - 500 g/hd/d – rotationally
livestock. It combines good digestibility grazed or cut.
with high proteins providing excellent • High MJ ME and high protein, which is
Tonic plantain can be used to boost A true perennial chicory that lasts more
milk yields or daily live weight gains easily digested.
summer milk production and to finish than one year. Commander produces
and is one of the most underrated and • Perennial - Well managed crops can
lambs. Historically used in grassland significant yields of high protein forage,
underutilised forage crops available to persist for up to 5 years.
mixtures it is suited to many soil types especially when mixed with red clover.
livestock farmers in the UK. • Performs well in free draining, drier
and can increase daily intakes during the Chicory is a perennial herb, which is an environments due to tap roots.
summer. excellent source of high quality feed for To utilise lucerne, ensure a minimum • Dual purpose – potential for cutting
• Grazing heights – Max 25cm, Min 5cm finishing stock and also has anthelmintic of 50% flowering (50% of the tallest and grazing.
• Sow up to 2kg/acre (5kg/ha) properties. stems have a flower) prior to the first Sow in spring. Approx 40 days to
in a grass mixture • Grazing heights – Max 20cm, Min 5cm grazing/cutting. If the stand is weedy at maturity. Sowing rate: 8-10kg/acre (20-
• Sow at 8-10kg/acre (19-24kg/ha) • Sow up to 0.75kg/acre (1.85kg/ha) establishment it can be grazed/cut ONCE 25kg/ha). Drill at 5-12mm deep on normal
as a special purpose crop in a grass mixture if it is 15-20cm tall and then left to flower soils or up to 25mm on light sandy soils.
• Available in pack sizes of 5kg or 25kg • Sow at 3kg/acre (7.5kg/ha) to a minimum of 50%
• Sow between April and September as a straight and with clover
Pack sizes: Available in pack sizes of 25kg. Seed is pre-inoculated with rhizobia coating.
• Available in pack sizes of 5kg or 25kg
• Sow between April and September For more information and advice on management,
please contact us for the Lucerne Growers Guide.
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CLOVER & FORAGE CROP BLEND OUR RANGE OF TWO MIXTURES
BARFINISHER SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR
OUR WELSH REGIONS OFFER
GRASS SOLUTIONS TO SUIT
THE UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE WELSH FARM.
BARFINISHER is an excellent • Extending the grazing season
multi-species option, either as • Increased productivity
stand-alone crop or used as • Improved resilience to climatic
extremes
an addition to any MEGA LEYS
• Improved soil quality and structure
grass seed mixture. Establishing • Increased mineral content to the diet
multispecies swards can bring several • Reduction in the need for nitrogen
benefits to livestock enterprises. application
• Improved Biodiversity
KG VARIETY SPECIES
1.5kg PROTA RED Red Clover Blend
1kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
1kg COMMANDER Chicory
1.5kg TONIC Plantain
Pack size: 10kg Sowing rate: 5kg per acre
30 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 31WELSH FARMING MIXTURES WELSH FARMING MIXTURES
A SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION FOR WELSH REGIONS A SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION FOR WELSH REGIONS
MEAT AND MILK BRECONSHIRE
• High quality silage production from a • Proven mixture where demands on
first cut taken around the third week quality forage production in varied
of May. conditions
• Designed to combine the benefits of • The high proportion of quality Timothy
massive yields of top quality silage, in this mixture ensures season long
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• FINTONA the highest yielding • All varieties are proven for winter
perennial ryegrass to be listed in hardiness and ground cover
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MEAT & MILK has the potential to yield over 7tDM/ha from a first varieties of white clover included
to yield over 17T DM/ha in its cut or over 3.2tDM/ha if grazed.
first year.
KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING KG VARIETY SPECIES HEADING
3kg MOIRA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 24th May 2kg GENESIS Early Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 10th May
2kg FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 20 Mayth
2.25kg SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 22nd May
3.5kg DRUMBO Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June 4kg DRUMBO Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June
2kg GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4 June
th
4kg GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (DIP) 4th June
2kg BALLINTOY Late Perennial Ryegrass (TET) 31st May 0.75kg COMER Timothy 9th June
0.75kg COMER Timothy 9th June 0.5kg MOTIM Timothy 16th June
0.75kg PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend 0.5kg ALICE Large White Clover
14kg per acre 1635 seeds/m2 0.7kg CRUSADER Medium White Clover
0.3kg S184 Small White Clover
15kg per acre 1790 seeds/m2
32 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 33GAME COVER CONSERVATION WILDFLOWERS
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This spring sown crop contains the
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36 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 37TECHNICAL GRASS
Ballintoy (T)
Gracehill (T)
Caledon(T)
Fintona(T)
Seagoe(T)
Malone(T)
PERENNIAL
Glenariff
Glenarm
Youpi(T)
Drumbo
Gosford
Genesis
INFORMATION
Glasker
Callam
RYGRASSES
Boyce
Moira
10 18 20 20 21 22 24 25 29 30 31 1 2 4 4 6
Heading date
May May May May May May May May May May May Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun
GRAZING MANAGEMENT
Gemini (T)
Bannfoot
ITALIAN HYBRID
Kirial (T)
Grazing yield (% of 9.95 t/ha) 97 98 101 95 99 100 99 99 99 100 103 105 104 98 99 100
Javorio
RYGRASSES RYGRASSES
Abys
Grazing D-value 76.6 77.2 77.5 77.8 75.5 77.3 76.6 75.9 77.8 76.4 77.9 76.8 76.1 77.4 76.9 77.2
ME Yield (% of 123 000 mj/ha) 97 98 102 96 96 100 98 98 100 99 104 104 103 98 99 100
20 21 22 20 23 GRAZING SEASONAL GROWTH
Heading date Heading date
May May May May May
Early grazing yield (% of 1.21 t/ha) 135 123 101 94 101 103 116 94 104 86 109 99 115 94 97 77
TOTAL ANNUAL YIELDS TOTAL ANNUAL YIELDS
Spring (% of 2.11 t/ha) 116 109 107 105 105 107 109 98 105 99 102 100 105 90 94 82
1st harvest year (% of 19.81 t/ha) 103 101 99 1st harvest year (% of 18.88 t/ha) 96 99
Early Summer (% of 3.70 t/ha) 90 91 99 91 97 98 93 98 97 105 103 104 104 100 99 107
2nd harvest year (% of 14.99 t/ha) 100 98 102 2nd harvest year (% of 14.68 t/ha) 103 102
Late Summer (% of 2.62 t/ha) 95 93 102 93 97 98 97 102 96 97 103 109 103 101 101 104
Total yield: Mean (% of 17.44 t/ha) 102 99 100 3rd harvest year (% of 13.75 t/ha) 105 104
Autumn (% of 1.48 t/ha) 103 106 97 95 96 96 101 99 101 91 100 105 104 99 104 101
Year of Sowing (% of 2.16 t/ha) 100 93 93 Total yield: Mean (% of 15.88 t/ha) 100 101
1st and 2nd cut ME yield, first Year of Sowing (% of 1.95 t/ha) 97 113 Conservation management
106 101 98
harvest year (% of 127 000 mj/ha) 1st and 2nd cut ME yield, first Total yield year 1 (% of 17.37 t/ha) 104 103 107 104 102 107 100 99 98 104 105 106 98 93 99 96
98 100
SEASONAL GROWTH (1ST HARVEST YEAR) harvest year (% of 126 000 mj/ha) 1st and 2nd cut ME yield, first
97 97 104 103 101 108 95 97 98 105 107 108 97 93 102 99
Early spring growth (% of 1.73 t/ha) 99 98 103 SEASONAL GROWTH harvest year (% of 132 000 mj/ha)
(1ST HARVEST YEAR) Total yield year 3 (% of 13.16 t/ha) 100 98 105 99 105 105 104 97 102 101 106 106 105 95 102 99
Conservation management
Early spring growth (% of 1.45 t/ha) 82 99
1st conservation cut (% of 6.72 t/ha) 101 100 98 Total yield: Mean (% of 15.41 t/ha) 102 101 106 102 104 106 102 98 100 102 105 106 101 94 100 97
Conservation management
1st conservation cut D-Value 74.3 72.4 71.5 Conservation seasonal growth – Year 1
2nd conservation cut (% of 4.64 t/ha) 107 102 97 1st conservation cut (% of 6.81 t/ha) 103 102
1st cut (% of 7.35 t/ha) 95 90 108 108 107 114 102 99 97 104 113 113 104 92 109 95
2nd conservation cut D-Value 68.2 67.5 66.9 1st conservation cut D-Value 71.9 71.6
1st cut D-Value 70.3 73.0 70.5 70.6 69.2 70.8 70.4 72.0 73.1 72.9 69.9 70.0 69.0 71.1 69.9 71.6
Monthly cuts ( % of 6.61 t/ha) 104 101 100 2nd conservation cut (% of 4.08 t/ha) 85 98
2nd cut (% of 3.94t/ha) 108 106 100 97 100 99 85 95 95 107 102 103 89 93 91 104
2nd conservation cut D-Value 73.4 71.0
Agronomic characters 2nd cut D-Value 71.1 71.8 74.7 74.1 69.9 73.4 74.2 73.1 73.8 70.8 72.7 73.5 73.5 75.1 74.5 73.7
Monthly cuts ( % of 6.59 t/ha) 98 98
Ground Cover% (1st harvest year) 50 54 3.8
Agronomic characters 3rd cut (% of 3.03 t/ha) 101 103 112 104 95 106 104 103 101 99 101 103 99 97 94 97
Ground Cover% (2nd harvest year) 48 50 7.7
Ground Cover% (1st harvest year) 59 58 4th+ cut (% of 3.05 t/ha) 115 121 112 105 103 106 114 105 103 107 92 96 92 88 88 87
Autumn Ground Cover
3.5 3.6 8.1
(1-9, 1=poor 9=good) Ground Cover% (2nd harvest year) 58 53 Agronomic characters
Winter Hardiness (1-9, 9=good) 7.1 6.7 8.0 Ground Cover% (3rd harvest year) 57 52 Ground Cover% (2nd harvest year) 69 67 61 63 66 63 64 65 66 57 59 60 65 64 66 62
Disease resistance Autumn Ground Cover Ground Cover% (3rd harvest year) 65 64 56 57 62 58 60 63 62 56 56 55 62 59 60 60
4.5 4.0
(1-9, 1=poor 9=good)
Ryegrass mosaic virus (1-9, 9=good) 3.8 5.5 3.8 Autumn Ground Cover
Winter Hardiness (1-9, 9=good) 7.3 7.3 6.8 6.6 5.6 5.8 6.4 5.8 6.1 6.4 6.5 5.3 5.5 5.5 6.3 6.1 6.3 5.9
Mildew (1-9, 9=good) 7.1 7.0 7.6 (1-9, 1=poor 9=good)
Brown Rust (1-9, 9=good) 8.3 7.8 7.9 Disease resistance
Winter Hardiness (1-9, 9=good) 7.0 7.1 7.2 6.8 6.8 6.8 7.2 7.1 7.0 6.5 7.2 6.7 7.1 6.7 7.1 7.0
Crown Rust(1-9, 9=good) 1.0 6.2 7.8 Ryegrass mosaic virus (1-9, 9=good) 7.8 7.9
Disease resistance
Mildew (1-9, 9=good) 7.9 8.1
Crown Rust (1-9, 9=good) 6.9 8.9 3.7 4.3 8.0 8.0 6.8 8.3 7.6 7.7 3.9 7.9 5.8 5.6 7.4 8.8
Brown Rust (1-9, 9=good) [8.9] 7.7
Crown Rust (1-9, 9=good) 6.9 7.8 Drechslera (1-9, 9=good) 5.8 [5.7] 8.5 7.6 5.5 7.9 7.5 5.8 4.6 8.8 7.3 [8.7] [3.7] 5.3 3.9 8.9
Mildew (1-9, 9=good) 5.0 6.1 8.1 8.9 6.8 8.5 7.3 8.3 8.7 6.0 - [8.0] 7.9 6.2 8.1 7.4
Data is from the NIAB Recommended Grass and Clover List 2020/2021
38 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 39BENEFITS OF
SOWING RATES RESEEDING
PRODUCT SOWING RATE COMMENTS
(Kg/acre)
MEGA GRASS LEYS Mega Grass Leys grass seed
Full reseed 14kg mixtures are all conveniently
packed in 1 acre bags.
MEGA GRASS LEYS
Overseeding 10kg
White Clover 0.5 – 1kg
Red Clover – with grass 2-3kg
Red Clover - pure stand 5kg
Lucerne 8 – 10kg Higher sowing rate to be
used in more marginal
Lucerne growing areas.
Stubble Turnips 2kg – high bulb % Where broadcasting,
3kg – high leaf % it may be wise to increase the
sowing rate by 0.5kg/acre.
OPTIMISE YOUR GRASSLAND PRODUCTIVITY
Forage Rape 4kg – broadcast
2kg – drilled WITH ADVICE ON SOIL, SEEDS AND FERTILISER
Kale 1-2kg – drilled
3kg – broadcast
Bar Finisher 5kg Supplied in a 2 acre bag. Investing in grass is investing All leading to:
(Lamb Finishing Blend)
in your whole livestock • Healthier soils and more efficient
Chicory 3kg Best sown with clovers
for nitrogen
enterprise. Reseeding gives systems
Plantain Up to 5kg Best sown with clovers
the following benefits: • Improved livestock intakes and
for nitrogen • The opportunity to address soil feed conversion meaning more
nutrient deficiencies and improve meat and milk
Amenity Grass Seed - 25g/m² 100kg/acre
soil structure • Overall enterprise efficiency with
Overseeding
• Increased crop yields and improve controlled costs and optimal output
Amenity Grass Seed – Reseed 35g/m² 140kg/acre resulting in increased profitability
forage quality
Wildflowers (100% flower seed) 2g/m2 from grassland and forage
• Better nutrient efficiency
Wildflower (80% grass, 5g/m2
20% flower seed blend)
40 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 41SOIL Phosphate (P), Potash (K)
and Sulphur (S)
Guidelines
• Refer to your FACTS trained Carr’s
MANAGEMENT • Aim to maintain soil P and K levels
at Index 2.
Billington representative to help
make a nutrient plan.
• Failure to maintain these levels of • AHDB’s Nutrient Management Guide
P & K and account for crop offtake (formerly RB209) section 3 gives
can reduce yields by 10%. advice on fertiliser requirements
• 1 tonne of grass dry matter removes for grass. Section 2 gives standard
over 7kg P and over 27kg K. nutrient levels for farmyard manures
and slurries.
• Adequate levels of S improve the
nutrient balance and increase • Knowing your soil type will aid in
efficiency of nutrient uptake by management decisions regarding
the grass. nutrients e.g. feed sandy soils little
and often to prevent leaching.
• Applying S-containing fertilisers in
a grazing regime can increase grass
crude protein (CP) content by 4%.
MATCH GRASS SEEDS TO YOUR
FARMING REQUIREMENTS
Starting with the soil Soil pH is vital
Correct soil fertility and soil structure • pH is the level of acidity or alkalinity
are fundamental to any grassland or of the soil.
other cropping system. By soil sampling • pH determines how available
nutrients are to grass plants.
around 25% of the farm annually, you
will be better placed to produce a more • Target pH for grass is at least 6,
and ideally 6.5 for grass and clover.
efficient nutrient management plan
• pH 6 is ten times more acidic than
contributing to overall profitability. Nutrient Content of Farmyard Manure
pH 7, pH 5 is one hundred times more
acidic than pH 7 and so on. MANURE TOTAL N (KG/T) AVAILABLE P (KG/T) AVAILABLE K (KG/T)
• A neutral optimal pH promotes the best Cattle Slurry (6% DM) 2.6 0.6 2.3
and most balanced biological activity Cattle FYM (25% DM) 6 1.9 8.5
in the soil (earthworms, bacteria and
Pig FYM (25% DM) 7 3.6 7.2
fungi) as well as nutrient utilisation.
Broiler Litter (60% DM) 28 10.2 19
• A neutral pH is essential for optimal
Source: AHDB’s Nutrient Management Guide
nitrogen fixation by legumes.
42 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 43SWARD Managing for success
• If sacrifice paddocks are needed over
Weed control
Effective weed control is essential to
MANAGEMENT the winter – DON’T use the new
pastures as they are most susceptible
reduce the seed burden in the existing
and subsequent crops. Some weed
to damage, ultimately reducing
species produce tens of thousands of
DM yield, ground cover and overall
persistency. seeds per year and some seeds can lie
dormant in the soil for over 80 years!
• When budgeting inputs, look after
these pastures first in terms of
fertiliser and herbicide sprays. Weeds:
• Timely N applications are as • Can be harmful or poisonous
important for the new swards as the
• Reduce the overall feed value of
clover component of the sward is not
the sward
contributing at this point. Nitrogen
assists with tillering of ryegrass plants • Can be hosts to diseases and pests
as well as overall health. Refer to • Reduce sward palatability
AHDB’s Nutrient Management Guide • Compete with grass for light, space,
(formerly RB209). water and fertiliser.
• Application of P & K in the seedbed • A 20% weed infestation is at least
are beneficial especially where soil a 20% reduction in grass and grass
indices are below Index 2. utilisation.
TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ESTABLISHMENT
• Cherish new pasture swards like
growing young stock – they are the
production house of the future.
Grass Grows Grass • Grasp the ryegrass seedling firmly
New sown leys should be considered between the thumb and forefinger,
then tug in a single, quick movement
as ‘establishing’ for the first 12 months.
(to mimic an animal biting). If the
The management of new sown leys leaves break off and the roots stay in
in this period is critical to achieve the ground, the pluck test is passed.
persistent grass growth. Many will • When first grazing, ensure that
achieve high DM yields although rooting 4-5cm of stubble is left, allowing
structures are often poor until the the grass to recover faster.
second year. • In autumn the plant is directing
energy to the root system. The more
Timing of first grazing: green material it has after grazing,
• Don’t graze too soon. The “pluck the quicker the plant can recover
test” is a guide indicating the pasture and continue putting reserves into
sward can be grazed if that is the the root system aiding the overall
preferred option. PERSISTENCE.
44 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 45OVERSEEDING 1
Dig a soil assessment pit to look for compaction and plant rooting
structure which should go 30cm deep in a PRG/Timothy sward.
GUIDE
Address compaction with aerators or sub-soilers as needed. Soil
ALL THE BEST THINGS START FROM THE GROUND UP AND IT’S
IMPORTANT YOU CHOOSE A MIXTURE DESIGNED FOR THE JOB
2 testing (4” deep) would also be advantageous as high levels of water
can leach nutrients and reduce pH significantly. Assess what plants
are there – learn to identify what species you want to have.
Check for weed grasses, they are usually shallow rooted and pull out
very easily. If they make up more than 30% of the sward, harrow hard
to remove them. With a sward of more than 70% weed grasses the
best option is to reseed the sward.
3
Minimise competition by sheep grazing or cutting for silage,
prior to sowing.
4 Do not fertilise or spread slurry on the field before overseeding.
5
Control perennial weeds before seeding by spraying with a
selective herbicide.
Use a spring tine harrow to remove any dead stalks, thatch and
6 shallow rooted weed grasses. Make sure that the tines are working the
top 1cm of the soil as this will create the seed bed for the new seeds.
Sow when the soil conditions are neither excessively dry nor wet.
Roll the sward to ensure good seed/soil contact to conserve
7 moisture. Good seed bed consolidation not only helps germination,
it will reduce the movement of leatherjackets within the soil therefore
reducing the risk of damage.
8
Graze lightly when the seedlings are 10cm high and continue at
frequent intervals until the plants are well established.
SEE OUR DEDICATED OVERSEEDING RANGE ON PAGES 22-23
46 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2021 Guide Developed in partnership with Barenbrug UK 47Grassland Agronomy Solutions
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For use with a
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early
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Just and Sheep
right Grazing)
For use with a
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Docks, Chickweed, Thistles, + 300-400L/ha
Nettles and Dandelions Tor 1.0L/ha
Too
late
Established For use with a
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Thistles (Cattle and Sheep Nettles and Dandelions, 2.0L/ha 200-300L/ha
Buttercups and Ragwort
Grazing Only)
Too
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New Sown Leys
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