Sow

Winter paddock choices must consider welfare; all crops now need a wintering and animal wellness plan.

Brassicas suit double-cropping, boosting year-round feed and improving pasture through weed control and persistence.

Test soil 2–3 months before sowing to ensure fertility matches each brassica crop's fertiliser needs.

Brassicas need precise establishment; plant population strongly affects yield, so use treated seed and care.

Success depends on best practices from paddock to feeding; use this guide and seek expert advice.

Industry rules require paddock planning and wintering plans with animal welfare for grazing fodder beet.

Test soil 6–12 months ahead and apply base fertiliser early to ensure good fodder beet yield.

Fodder beet is a high-yield, costly forage crop needing good management; typical yields are 18–24 t DM/ha.

Fodder beet's environmental impact varies by farm; effects are mixed and research is still evolving.

Sowing rates for individual situations vary. The following are general guidelines.

Each seed line has a number and a lab-tested certificate detailing its quality.

Barenbrug ryegrasses are tested for endophyte before sale, with current results provided at purchase.