Livestock farmers can evaluate which forage crops to grow, and which varieties give the best yields, using a free Pocket Guide to Forage Crop Trial Results, produced by Limagrain UK.
The 12-page pocket-size |booklet contains information on the performance of different varieties of swedes, kales, forage rapes, fodder beet and stubble turnips, along with information on crop energy contents and economic value.
Limagrain’s Martin Titley said: “There are no official recommended lists for kales, swedes and turnips. However, Limagrain has been running forage crop trials for nearly 20 years, and have amassed a huge dataset on how different varieties compare.
“The performance figures in this booklet are not taken from just one year of trials, but across many, making them a reliable source of information for livestock farmers. Variety selection has a big influence on the feed value of a given crop. For example, the difference in DM yield between the best and worst performing stubble turnip varieties is 1.5t/ha, and for forage rapes, 0.7t/ha.”
Farmers requiring a free copy of the Pocket Guide to Forage Crops, farmers can call Limagrain UK on 01472 37141 or for more information, visit www.limagrain.co.uk.
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