Game Cover Mixtures

Establishment of a game cover requires the same attention to detail as a conventional agricultural crop. If established properly it will provide excellent holding capacity, a potential feed source and the possibility of wider environmental benefits.

The siting of areas for game cover undoubtedly dictate which species will prove to be successful. Brassicas (kale, rape. fodder radish and mustard) all dislike wet and compacted ground. Kale is regarded as the mainstay of many good crops, but it can be challenging to grow as like all brassicas it requires well drained fertile soil and protection from grazing pests especially in its early stages of growth.

All Game Cover Mixtures

Game Cover 6

Similar to GC5 in offering reliable fast cover. More tolerant of poorer conditions and can be used after a previous failure.
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
4
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Winter Bird Food 2

Schemes: AB9 & AHL2
Duration
2 years
Grazing Suitability
Cutting Suitability
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
16
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Bumblebird

Schemes: AB16 & AHL2
Duration
1 year
Grazing Suitability
Cutting Suitability
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
24
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Winter Bird Food

Schemes: AB9 & AHL2
Duration
2 years
Grazing Suitability
Cutting Suitability
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
16
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Springer

Ideal for sowing on areas that cannot be sown manually
Duration
2-3 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
16
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Spaniel

Fast growing recovery mixture
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
4
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Setter

Will provide you with cover and feed throughout a two year period
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
10
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Labrador

Will tolerate low pH and difficult soil types
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
16
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Golden Retriever

Excellent full season cover combined with seed shed potential
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
10
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Cocker

Butisan ‘S’ tolerant mixture
Duration
1-2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
4
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Description

  • Careful combination of full season forage crops to provide a large yield potential and excellent winter hardiness

  • Should be sown from May until early June to ensure potential dry matter yield is achieved

  • Provides an ideal feed for fattening lambs

*Mixture last updated February 2024*

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Game Cover 5

Fast establishing with potential cover in 12 weeks. Will provide a food source and reasonably pest resistant.
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
3
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Game Cover 4

Fast establishing with potential cover in 12 weeks. Will provide a food source and reasonably pest resistant.
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
2
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Game Cover 3

Cover and food for game and wild birds in years 1 and 2.
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
30
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Game Cover 2

Cover from the kale in year 1. Food and cover from both components in year 2.
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
3
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Game Cover 1

Offers food and shelter for wild birds and game in years 1 and 2.
Duration
1-2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
3
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Wild Bird Seed 2 Year (without cereal)

A cereal free option for 2 years cover
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
6
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Wild Bird Seed 2 Year

The complete two year winter bird feed and cover
Duration
2 years
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
20
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Wild Bird Seed 1 Year (without cereal)

Same mixture as WBS1 excluding cereals for you to add your own.
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
4
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Wild Bird Seed 1 Year

A quick establishing mixture that offers cover and an abundance of winter feed from seed bearing species.
Duration
1 year
Cover
Winter Food Source
Sowing Rate (Kg/Acre)
20
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Description

  • Combination of kale and swedes provides an extremely winter hardy option

  • Kale provides a high protein source where swedes provide excellent energy

  • High cold tolerance and frost resistant

  • Inclusion of the shorter stemmed highly palatable Maris Kestrel makes it an excellent option for finishing lambs

*Mixture last updated February 2024*

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