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Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Medicinal Properties
Plants with high mineral content and anthelmintic (anti-worm) properties to reduce vet and med bills and improve animal health.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
 
Slow Growing
Slower to establish but require much less maintenance and management.
Ref: SAINFOIN. Sainfoin is a silage or hay crop that can be grazed. It is drought-resistant, needs no nitrogen fertiliser, mitigates bloat and is a natural anthelmintic. In times of high fertiliser, feed and vet costs, it can be of huge benefit to farmers, and the environment. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 35.0kg/acre (87.5kg/ha)

£129.50 / Acre

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Sainfoin ORGANIC (Onobrychis vicifolia)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Medicinal Properties
Plants with high mineral content and anthelmintic (anti-worm) properties to reduce vet and med bills and improve animal health.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
 
Slow Growing
Slower to establish but require much less maintenance and management.
Ref: SAINFOINO. Sainfoin is a silage or hay crop that can be grazed. It is drought-resistant, needs no nitrogen fertiliser, mitigates bloat and is a natural anthelmintic. In times of high fertiliser, feed and vet costs, it can be of huge benefit to farmers, and the environment. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 35.0kg/acre (87.5kg/ha)

£129.50 / Acre

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Hard Horse Hay - Two Year Ley

 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: MIX9. This mix is devised specifically for the production of hay or haylage. Lasting two years, and with good disease resistance it produces a consistent sample of hard hay. It is principally a cutting ley but can be grazed. Sow in autumn to provide stemmy hay the following spring. Spring sowings result in soft, leafy grass unsuitable for hay production until the following year. Mixture Contents...
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Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
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Sowing rate: 14.0kg/acre (35.0kg/ha)

£44.10 / acre

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Hard Horse Hay - Two Year Ley 70% ORGANIC

 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: MIX9ORG. This mix is devised specifically for the production of hay or haylage. Lasting two years, and with good disease resistance it produces a consistent sample of hard hay. It is principally a cutting ley but can be grazed. Sow in autumn to provide stemmy hay the following spring. Spring sowings result in soft, leafy grass unsuitable for hay production until the following year. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
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Sowing rate: 14.0kg/acre (35.0kg/ha)

£61.46 / Acre

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‘Short Term’ Red Clover Ley One-Two Year Mixture

 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXCGO3. An intensive silage ley lasting for up to two years which requires little or no nitrogen fertiliser. First cut is to be expected during the third week of May. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 12.0kg/acre (30.0kg/ha)

£61.05 / Acre

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‘Short Term’ Red Clover Ley One-Two Year Mixture 70% ORGANIC

 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXCGO3ORG. An intensive silage ley lasting for up to two years which requires little or no nitrogen fertiliser. First cut is to be expected during the third week of May. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 12.0kg/acre (30.0kg/ha)

£75.75 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

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Early Bite Sheep & Hay Ley

Ideal for more early grass on light land, this ley will provide good growth throughout the year and is especially good for lamb production. It is also suitable for hay or silage and can be expected to last for at least three years. Contains white clovers, making grazing more palatable and increasing live weight gains.

Westerwold and Vetch Mix - Six Month Ley

A good balance between a vigorous grass and a fast growing short term legume, this mix can be used to provide a very large cut or early spring grazing. It is economical & effective as a winter cover crop too. In this case sowing should take place by late September and incorporated in April or May. For livestock farms it may be left and made into silage in late May. Please call for availability

Westerwold and Vetch Mix - Six Month Ley - 70% ORGANIC

A good balance between a vigorous grass and a fast growing short term legume, this mix can be used to provide a very large cut or early spring grazing. It is economical & effective as a winter cover crop too. In this case sowing should take place by late September and incorporated in April or May. For livestock farms it may be left and made into silage in late May. Please call for availability

Festulolium Silage Ley - 2 Year Dry Land Ley

A natural hybridisation of Italian ryegrass and fescue, combining the stress resistant genes of fescue with the bulky yield of Italian ryegrass. An ideal mixture for dry areas, this will give a high yielding drought resistant crop that lasts for 2 years.