Forage Rape & Hybrids

A fast growing forage rape that gives good cover. It is a dark green dwarf variety that has a higher than average DM which leads to high total dry matter yields and good winter hardiness. Its shorter status presents a very palatable crop that is easy to fence for strip grazing . It is clubroot tolerant so a valuable option on brassica sick ground. It has good regrowth ability for crops sown early in the season and well managed.

Hobson is a highly digestible, leafy variety with excellent standing power and strong resistance to mildew. It offers reliable performance under a range of conditions, maintaining feed quality through to grazing. Seed is supplied untreated.

End use: dairy, beef & sheep

Utilisation: graze in field

Sowing period: spring, early summer

Utilisation period: late autumn & winter

A very aggressive growing variety that provides grazing options from July through to January. It has excellent energy levels and its vigorous growth offers the potential for multiple grazing’s. Consideration must be taken into sowing and utilisation dates as it can become quite fibrous if not grazed on time.

A fast growing variety that is suitable for later sowings. It is able to be utilised within 90 to 120 days. It has the best winter hardiness of all the rapes and hybrids offering reliable grazing until around the end of January dependent on sowing date. It has fast and vigorous establishment making it a very reliable crop. Palatable crop with energy levels of 10-11 ME with 18-20% CP.

Interval produces high yields in a short period, making it an excellent choice when forage or winter grazing is in short supply. With its strong yield potential, disease resistance, and palatability, it’s ideally suited for finishing lambs or outwintering systems. Fast to germinate and establish, crops can often be ready for use within 10–12 weeks of sowing. High in protein, Interval is a valuable option for boosting forage stocks when grass growth declines.

End use: dairy, beef & sheep

Utilisation: graze in field

Sowing period: spring, early summer

Utilisation period: late autumn & winter

Rampart is a new generation forage rape bred for improved disease resistance, feed quality, and grazing flexibility. With strong fresh yield potential and excellent winter hardiness, it offers extra feeding options later in the season. Ready to graze 12–14 weeks after sowing, Rampart suits dairy, beef, and lamb systems alike.

End use: dairy, beef & sheep

Utilisation: graze in field

Sowing period: spring, early summer

Utilisation period: late autumn & winter