Benefit of correct cultivar - sheep
High quality seed, with genetics matching your renewal goals, is the smart investment. Often we come across farmers who choose ‘cheap’ seed that ends up having costly consequences. This example shows why. So-called cheap seed saves $265/ha at sowing, but $3429/ha is potentially lost in a ewe breeding enterprise, or $2519/ha in a lamb finishing system over the next three years.
We compare Maxsyn with NEA4 endophyte (Agricote treated), versus uncertified ryegrass, over three years. The first example runs more ewes; the second finishes lambs faster. Maxsyn is assumed to yield 3.4 t DM/ha more than uncertified ryegrass, which is conservative, based on trial information.
Example: breeding ewe system
Example: lamb finishing system
