Forage crops provide an extremely cost effective way of supplementing livestock rations during times when fodder may be scarce, during dry spells in summer and the cold winter months. They will supply substantial quantities of palatable material at relatively low production costs, balancing the amount of bought-in feed required.
- When do you want to use the crop?
- When will the land for growing fodder crops become vacant?
- How many animals will a fodder crop feed?
DISCLAIMER These tables are given in good faith and intended for general guidance only. Weather, local conditions and crop rotations must always be taken into account.
For all brassicas a soil pH of at least 6.0 is required. Please call us for further advice.
