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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...

Ref: MIXCGO1. For over thirty years Pochon has proven very successful on a wide range of conventional and organic farms. This mix is suitable for taking a cut of silage, but is mainly for rotational grazing. Including the best strains of high yielding white clovers from Aberystwyth, it gives excellent mid-summer production without artificial fertiliser. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXCM. A ley which provides good growth for early grazing or cutting. Developed on the thin, chalk soils of Wiltshire. It regrows powerfully through the spring and into the summer, giving an outstanding second cut yield. The ley tolerates dry conditions thanks to cocksfoot and red clover. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXCGO4. This is a traditional humus building and drought resistant ley which is ideal for continuous grazing. This Clifton Park type mixture will provide good quality forage which is high in protein. It starts early in the spring and will grow well through the summer and into the autumn. All the species are drought tolerant. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIX20. Based on Newman Turner’s original recommendations, this all round mixture provides high quality, substantial forage for grazing and occasional cutting. It can provide grazing for early turnout and continues to produce forage through the summer and autumn. Containing deep-rooting ingredients, this ley not only improves soil structure but also draws up essential vitamins and minerals for the ruminant animal. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIX22. Still deep rooting but without cocksfoot this grazing mix suits heavier soils and lasts up to five years Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXCGO8. Wetland areas are often difficult to manage, so it is very important to select species which suit heavier/wetter soils, and often long term mixtures are prefferred where regular ploughing is impractical. This mix contains long term, late heading & hardy grasses, white, red and alsike clovers to fill in the bottom of the sward, increase protein levels and fix all-important nitrogen. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIX23. Our Simple Herbal Ley is designed for farmers who may be considering experimenting with a diverse seed mixture that’s more complex than just ryegrass and clover. Our Simple Herbal Ley contains ryegrass, cocksfoot, timothy, meadow fescue and legumes, red clover, white clover, and mineral rich forage herbs including chicory and ribgrass. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXSPPG. This is a mixture that has been designed to create a uniform and tidy green landscape of permanent grassland. It has been developed using species that are long lasting and slow growing once they have established. This creates a low overall sward height that reduces interference with the panels. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXSPLT. This mix is a dual purpose ley, which provides a tough green cover around the panels and high quality grazing ley for sheep. It includes perennial ryegrass to aid establishment and produce a bulky sward that will benefit livestock. It will need to be over-seeded after year 5 to renew the quality of the grass and reduce low quality invasive species. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIXCL. This high-protein, mineral-rich & drought resistant mix combines chicory, clover and some ryegrass. It will last for three-four years. This mix was formerly know as the 'Lamb Finisher' mixture for good reason, it is ideal for fast weight gain. Bloat is virtually unheard of in lambs, but has been known in sheep and more commonly in cattle so vigilence is advised in these situations. Mixture Contents...