Barpower | Forage Rye
Barpower is a unique rye variety, bred for the forage market. It is more leafy than normal rye, having a higher leaf to stem ratio.
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Densely tillered and very leafy - more prostrate growth habit
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Very quick establishment
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Proved to be highly palatable in grazing trials
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The grain is of great value to ruminants and has a crude protein of 10-13%
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Offers farmers greater fodder flow flexibility
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Ideal in “COVERGRAZETM” mixtures
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Drought tolerant and widely adapted
Barpower is a unique rye variety, bred for the forage market. It is more leafy than normal rye, having a higher leaf to stem ratio. Barpower has a slightly longer growing season than normal rye, allowing a higher yield potential. This versatile variety can be used for grazing, hay, silage as well as a grain feed.
Agronomy Crops
Cereal grains are a versatile crop that can be harvested for forage or grain. Cereal grains can be an excellent source of forage for dairy cows. You can expect quality forage similar to that of other cool season grasses. Cereal grains can provide a variety of feedstuffs for your animals...
Specifications
| Name | Value |
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| Seeding rate - Marginal dryland | 40 kg/ha |
| Seeding rate - Good dryland | 60 kg/ha |
| High rainfall / Irrigated | 85-100 kg/ha |
| Grazing start | 300mm Height |
| Maintain | 75-100mm Post-grazing |
| Fertilization | Use nitrogen to boost recovery and yield |
| Harvest | Ideal at milky-dough to dough stage for silage/hay7 |