Main Crop

Fodder Beet

Fodder beet can produce a high-energy, high dry matter yield when managed carefully. It should be grown on lighter, fertile soils with a target pH of 7 and sown from April to May using precision drilling.

A key advantage over other forage crops is effective weed control through herbicides, early and consistent control is vital to maximise yield. Regular monitoring for pests is also important.

Fodder beet can be lifted or grazed in situ, with machines lifting by roots or leaves. Choose a variety suited to your harvesting method and intended grazing period.

Which variety of fodder beet is best for you?

Fodder Beet

High (DM%)

Big DM yields but dirtier roots. Ideal for harvesting with sugar beet machinery

Medium (DM%)

Clean roots ideal for leaf lifting harvesting equipment

All Fodder Beet Varieties

Blaze

Description

Very bright red roots with the possibility to produce excellent dry matter yields.

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Feldherr

Description

Orange roots which grow out of the ground producing huge fresh yields

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Jamon

Description

High palatability and easily eaten in situ or fed whole or chopped

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Robbos

Description

Clean yellow roots, very consistent performance

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Lactimo

Description

Good seedling vigour and produces very high fresh yields of medium dry matter

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Fortimo

Description

Produces excellent yields of medium dry matter

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Brick

Description

A true fodder beet which exhibits a smooth white skinned finish which reduces dirt tare.

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Blizzard

Description

A high dry matter variety ideally suited to dairy or beef cattle.

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Geronimo

Description

Medium dry matter variety that has good vigour and disease resistance. Large foliar growth and sits prominently out of the ground so ideal choice for grazing

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