Forge | Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass
Forge is a breakthrough in genetic gain, and the new champion in 2–3-year pasture in temperate conditions. It combines a massive improvement in year-round yield with superb cool season growth and all the grazing, production, and environmental benefits of a tetraploid.
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New perennial hybrid
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Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons
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Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons
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Forge’s extra cool season yield supports winter milking
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Palatability and high feed value lifts per animal performance
Forge is a breakthrough in genetic gain, and the new champion in 2–3-year pasture in temperate conditions. It combines a massive improvement in year-round yield with superb cool season growth and all the grazing, production, and environmental benefits of a tetraploid.
Key features
• New perennial hybrid
• Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons
• Excellent cool season yield
• Forge’s extra cool season yield supports winter milking
• Palatability and high feed value lifts per animal performance
• Forge establishes rapidly, with fast regrowth, so it is ideal for direct-drilling
Breeding & persistence
Forge has 75% perennial: 25% Italian ryegrass parentage, so it fits between Shogun (50:50% parentage), and 4front perennial ryegrass. Forge’s
Specifications
| Name | Value |
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| Seeding rate (Pure): | 20 - 25kg/ha |