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What can Clover Contribute? Increased protein production

Provides up to 150kg/ha of free nitrogen

Increased Summer yield and drought tolerance

Improved intake

Improved mineral profile of herbage

Enhance the wildlife habitat

What is Clover Worth Today?The big benefit of Clover is its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to companion grasses. If your sward contains one third White Clover it is likely that after the initial 6 month establishment phase, a total of 150-200kg/ ha/yr of nitrogen will be provided by these plants. Straight 34.5% Ammonium Nitrate is currently being sold on farm at £280/tonne (£0.82/kilo).This means that Clover is providing £123.00-164.00 worth of nitrogen per hectare to your crops.

Red CloverRed Clover usually lasts for 3 years and is used mainly in cutting mixtures. Yields over the 3 years can average out at 13 tonnes of dry matter per hectare. Red Clover is assailed by eelworm and Sclerotinia (Clover Rot); Oliver’s “Red Clover” blend consists of varieties that are resistant to both.

White CloverWhite Clovers can be: small, medium, large or very large in leaf size.

Small leaved are best for intensive sheep grazing due to their creeping growth habit and extreme persistence.

Medium leaved are tolerant to most situations and a mainstay in mixtures used for grazing.

Large leaved are usually for silage and cattle grazing use.

Very large leaved are higher yielding but less hardy and persistent, they are best used for silage or hay leys.

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7Clover Blends and Lucerne

Mixtures of Clover varieties have been developed which satisfy the varying needs of the grower. Oliver Seeds promote three WHITE CLOVER BLENDS:

CUTTINg BLEND – A large leaved Clover blend chosen to compete with Perennial Ryegrass in fast growing swards receiving limited nitrogen. Ideal for cutting and cattle grazing regimes

DUAL PURPOSE BLEND – A combination of large, medium and small cultivars that will adapt under dual purpose management to provide high protein and mineral rich forage under either sheep or cattle grazing

gRAZINg BLEND – As the name implies, the focus is on small and medium leaved Clovers to excel under intensive livestock regimes especially sheep grazing

…and one RED CLOVER BLEND:

RED CLOVER BLEND – This is a very high yielding, high protein blend that is very vigorous in establishment and growth. Very good persistency and eelworm resistance ensure maximum output where RED CLOVER BLEND is used in short to medium term leys

LucerneA deep rooted, perennial legume, Lucerne is ideally suited to light, free draining soils with a pH of 7. The plants usually have a protein content of around 18% and their higher fibre levels complement items like maize silage in a ration. Lucerne has a very good yield potential of 13 tonnes of dry matter/ha/year over the first 2 years.

The crop is usually sown between April and August at a depth of 1cm and a rate of 8-10 kilos per acre. The thicker the sowing rate, the thinner the stems.

Lucerne is usually treated as a 5 year conservation crop and cut 3-4 times. It is important to leave a minimum 10cm stubble to speed regrowth and not scalp the plant.

Our variety “Luzelle” will tolerate rotational grazing and features in the specialist Landmark Lucerne & Grass mix on page 19.

All our Lucerne seed is now pre treated with inoculum for ease of drilling and maximum efficiency.

For Oliver Seeds

8 Organic Grass Seed

Oliver Seeds are very proactive on the organic grass front and are pleased to be able to offer ORgANIC alternatives to OUR TOTAL RANgE of conventional grass seed mixtures.

The constituents of these mixtures will vary from the conventional range printed in this brochure.

We are also able to formulate specific mixtures to meet individual requirements as necessary.

The minimum amount of ORgANIC grass seed in a mix has been set at 70% for 2015.

We are also usually able to offer ORgANIC seed of many of our other products or where this is not available, untreated seed (derogation required).

Organic grass Seed MixturesFull details of all Oliver Seeds 70% ORgANIC Grass seed mixtures

are available on request.

For Organic

9Overseeding and Pasture Renovation

Large seeded, aggressive species are essential for overseeding to succeed. Oliver Seeds have a range of mixtures suitable to cover all situations but there is a new dedicated mix specifically formulated for maximum effect:

Typhoon Overseeding Mixture NEW FORMULATION

Ideal for surface or slot seeding, the components involved are primarily Hybrid and Tetraploid Ryegrasses to facilitate rapid establishment and accelerated growth.

Dedicated mix for specific purpose

Cost effective and productive

Sow at 7 – 10kgs per acre

Also available with 12% Dual Purpose White Clover blend included

There is great interest in using specific mixtures to overseed pasture in order to boost production. This avoids the cost of conventional cultivation and re-seeding and is an excellent solution where shallow soils or stony conditions prevent traditional sowing. Oliver Seeds publish guidelines on several methods available for your use; copies of these guidelines are available on request.

25% CITELIAC Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)

25% TETRAGRAZE Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)

30% LOFA AdvancedTM Hybrid Ryegrass

20% BOYNE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass NEW

100% Packed and supplied in 20kg bags Seed Rate 7 to 10kg/acre

10 Catch Crop Ryegrass

Catch crop Ryegrass for cutting and grazing

Tornado “The ultimate catch crop!”

Sowing Rate 12.5 – 15.0kg/acre TORNADO is supplied in 20kg bags

Tornado is based on a persistent, multicut, Westerwold and two Italian Ryegrasses which combine outstanding yield in the establishment year plus extraordinary Spring growth and first cut yield.

Tornado can grow very fast; to get the best results it needs to be managed carefully. The relatively open nature of its growth means that cutting or tight rotational grazing best suits the mixture.

If seedbed conditions are good 12.5kg/acre is adequate, especially if the crop is to be ploughed up after first cut.

If the Tornado is required for a full 12 months of production or regular, hard, Winter grazing, a 15.0kg/acre seed rate is recommended.

Tornado is also available mixed with Winfred rape as Raptor to produce flexible Summer and Autumn grazing, see page 34.

Trials show an extra £148.00 worth of silage in just 6 months(based on an extra 3.7 tonnes of 25% dry matter silage @ £40/tonne).

Top yield potential for both Autumn and Spring production

Excellent potential for grazing and Autumn silage after Winter Barley

Very vigorous establishment for sowing after maize

33% Diploid content for higher dry matter Spring silage

Better lamb finishing potential than stubble turnips, with assured re-growth

“Seriously fast grass!”

11Short - Medium Term Mixtures

Mower cutting heightsIt is important to set the mower height correctly for every field especially where fields are uneven. Tootling along with one end of the mower bed ploughing a furrow whilst the other end stays airborne will not guarantee your future employment or the yield and quality of your crop! Seriously, cutting too low (less than 7cm) and “scalping” not only slows regrowth but also can kill plants thereby seriously shortening sward life and output. Whoever undertakes the mowing should be made aware of this especially where big machines are used and mower tolerance levels less flexible.

We would advocate a minimum cutting height of 10cm for most grass swards.

Mixture Duration Potential Yield* Use

Rapier Up to 2 Years 18.49 Cutting

Sabre Up to 3 Years 18.41 Cutting with Grazing Potential

Broadsword Up to 4 Years 16.74 Cutting and Grazing

*Annual Yield based on 2 year average (Tonnes DM/Ha)

Rapier

Enormous silage production for up to 2 years

Rapid establishment for early utilisation

Very early in Spring with massive first cut

Exceptional yields of silage boosted by the varieties ALAMO and HUNTER

High sugar content for optimum fermentation

Good resistance to Mildew, Rhynchosporium and Crown Rust

21% ALAMO Italian Ryegrass

29% FOX Italian Ryegrass

29% HUNTER Italian Ryegrass (Tet)

21% ITARZI Italian Ryegrass (Tet)


12 Short - Medium Term Mixtures

Sabre IMpROvEd FORMULATION

Sabre Hi-Pro

Balancing grass and CloverClover as a species can be very aggressive when Spring sown, especially Red Clover. This can prevent grass plants establishing as well as they should with a consequent imbalance in the resultant sward. Our Hi-Pro mixtures contain less Clover seed in the Spring than in the Autumn, therefore, the balance is controlled for you from the start.

Top performing silage mix for up to 3 years duration

FOX for highest yield in year of sowing

ALAMO, TETRAgRAZE, PERSEUS and CITELIAC for yield, quality and persistence

Excellent Spring grazing potential

Exceptional Spring growth and first cut yield

Formula improves drought tolerance and sward density

Good all round disease resistance

20% ALAMO Italian Ryegrass

20% FOX Italian Ryegrass



20% PERSEUS AdvancedTM Italian Ryegrass


Very popular version of the Sabre mix that includes our Red Clover Blend for 3 years of outstanding yields

Enhances yield, protein and mineral levels

Aids drought tolerance and soil aeration

The Clover plants fix nitrogen to fertilise companion grasses and subsequent crops

Trials show a yield advantage of 1 tonne of DM/ha in the second harvest year compared to no Clover version

13Hi-Pro Red Clover Variants

Red Clover mixtures for higher protein and reduced nitrogen inputThe advantages of Red Clover are not always realised but in summary, offer three times the yield of a large leaved White Clover. This yield comes at a cost however, as the species is not as persistent as White Clover and is therefore best used in 2-4 year leys. A long, penetrating tap root allows Red Clover to withstand drought and be suited to lighter soils.

When used in a seed mix with Ryegrass, the table below illustrates how the Red Clover sustains or enhances the yield of the sward in year two.

Mixture DM yield Year 1 T/ha

DM yield Year 2 T/ha

Total DM Yield T/ha

Average DM Yield T/ha

Hi-Pro Advantage T/ha over 2 Years

Sabre 19.69 17.13 36.82 18.41

Sabre Hi-Pro 18.89 18.93 37.82 18.91 1.00

Broadsword 17.49 15.99 33.48 16.74

Broadsword Hi-Pro 16.91 18.43 35.34 17.67 1.86

Broadsword

Broadsword Hi-Pro

Best selling mix for up to 4 years duration based on Hybrid and Perennial Ryegrass for outstanding performance

Hybrids combine Italian yield and sugar content with Perennial persistence and quality

Very high ‘D’ value and palatability

Very vigorous establishment for later sowing

Impressive disease resistance

Excellent hardiness and drought tolerance

Excellent silage yields combined with good sward density for grazing

Red and White Clover option to add flexibility and durability

Erect disease resistant and vigorous grasses to compete with Clover

Very adaptable and denser than Sabre to enhance grazing performance

High sugar levels to aid silage fermentation and palatability

Enhanced protein levels and drought resistance for adverse sites

Trials show a yield advantage of up to 2 tonnes of DM/ha in the second harvest year compared to no Clover version




25% SOLOMON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass

20% GLENSTAL Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)





20% SOLOMON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass


5% VIOLIN White Clover

15% Red Clover Blend


Also available with 7% White Clover Cutting Blend to enhance protein content and potentially reduce fertiliser inputs.

14 Medium - Long Term Mixtures

Javelin

SugarBite

Medium term, dual purpose mix for cattle and sheep farms

Strong Spring growth for grazing or early silage

Flexible, with first rate cutting and grazing characteristics

Very high yields of hay or silage

Good Winter hardiness and persistence for use in marginal areas

Good palatability and Summer production

A no Clover option is available for easier weed control

Designed to exploit the potential of the best high sugar varieties. Suited to both cutting and grazing systems

Combines ‘high sugar’ types from both IBER and DLF breeding, creating a mixture with better Winter hardiness, disease resistance and intake than competitors

Very high yields of silage at first and second cut

Excellent grazing performance, using only varieties selected from Oliver’s grazing trials with high intake characteristics

19% GENESIS Early Perennial Ryegrass

19% BUTARA 1 Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass

15% CATABI 1 Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)

19% PASTOUR Late Perennial Ryegrass

15% ALFONSO Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)

5% WINNETOU Timothy

8% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend


14% ABERGREEN Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass NEW

25% CATABI 1 Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)

14% ABERAVON Late Perennial Ryegrass

25% CANCAN Late Perennial Ryegrass

15% TWYMAX Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)



Mixture Duration Potential Yield* Use

Javelin 4 to 6 Years 16.68 Dual Purpose

SugarBite 4 to 6 Years 17.03 Grazing with cutting potential

MegaBite 4 to 6 Years 17.33 Grazing with cutting potential

Claymore 4 to 6 Years 16.92 Cutting with grazing potential

*Annual yield based on 2 year average (Tonnes DM/Ha)

15Medium - Long Term Mixtures

MegaBite

Claymore

14% BOYNE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass NEW


14% SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) NEW

14% ROMARK Late Perennial Ryegrass

14% TODDINGTON Late Perennial Ryegrass

17% ASPECT Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) NEW

6% WINNETOU Timothy

7% Cutting White Clover blend


A high % of Diploids, with top disease resistance and Clover gives excellent palatability and intake characteristics

Persistent, late heading Ryegrasses provide a very good sward structure

Formulated for full season production with good drought tolerance to boost Summer output

Surplus production makes excellent silage

Exceptionally high “D” values especially from ABERgREEN and ASPECT for maximum conversion into meat or milk

Optimum Grass/White Clover performance

Contains Birdsfoot Trefoil, a perennial legume adapted to a wide range of soil conditions. It contains tannins, which enhance nutrition, reduce the risk of bloat and may help reduce intestinal parasites in lambs

An adaptable mixture aimed at long term cutting that produces exceptional yields of quality forage

Varieties selected for top conservation yield

Good Spring growth with relatively late heading date

Good disease resistance and high sugar varieties for reliable fermentation

Exceptional performance under intensive management

Good hardiness and persistence

Also produced excellent results in Oliver Seeds grazing trials, enhanced by top Clover varieties

High quality grazing mixture designed for intensive cattle systems

A no Clover option is available for easier weed control

A high Clover variant of this mixture is also available including both Red and White Clover

15% ABERGREEN Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass NEW

14% ABERAVON Late Perennial Ryegrass

15% CANCAN Late Perennial Ryegrass

16% ROMARK Late Perennial Ryegrass

28% ASPECT Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) NEW

5% WINNETOU Timothy


2% Birdsfoot Trefoil


20 Hay Mixtures

Meadow Hay Mix

Haylage Mix IMpROvEd FORMULATION

Specialist mix for producing top quality hay

Includes a small % of Sweet Vernal grass for sweet smelling hay

Good early Spring growth for early grazing if required

Potential for high yields of top quality hay

High dry matter varieties for fast drying of hay crops

Broad range of species for optimum nutrition

Good sward density for extended grazing season

Can easily be used as a grazing paddock if hay is not required

A carefully designed formula to meet the needs of this expanding market

High percentage of diploids for rapid drying

High fibre content for a balanced diet

Top yielding varieties for maximum output

Will last for 3 to 4 years

Easily adapted for aftermath grazing

PERSEUS, LOFA and FOJTAN are all AdvancedTM Grasses that offer outstanding annual yield of dry matter with reduced moisture content. Leaf yield and leaf retention is particulary good as is survival under extreme weather conditions

30% PREMIUM Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass

22% TODDINGTON Late Perennial Ryegrass

14.5% WINNETOU Timothy

30% LAURA Meadow Fescue

3.1% Crested Dogstail

0.4% Sweet Vernal Grass




14% PERSEUS AdvancedTM Italian Ryegrass

18% FOJTAN AdvancedTM Tall Fescue

29% PREMIUM Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass


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