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ForageMax® Quality Grass Mix tures
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ForageMax ®2 ForageMax ®
ContentsbreedinG For the Future 3
new iMproved varieties on the Market 3
More Milk with dlF 4
Grass FeedinG value – the key to More Milk or Meat 7
Clover and FestuloliuM iMproves Milk produCtion 8
luCerne For dry reGions 9
overseedinG pays oFF 10
disCover the value oF reseedinG 11
seleCtinG the riGht Grass For beeF Cattle, sheep and horses 13
ForaGeMax® – Mixture overview 14
ForageMax® Quality Grass Mix tures
DLF-TRIFOLIUM SEEDS & SCIENCEdlF-triFoliuM focuses closely on the demands of customers as well as on the market trends of clover an grass seed. offering one of the world’s largest research and breeding programmes for both turf and forage, dlF-triFoliuM is working continually to improve the quality and reliability of all varieties. to meet market expectations, these varieties are tested through a worldwide trialling network for adaptation to different climatic and environmental conditions.
dlF-triFoliuM is the world’s largest producer and distributor of grass seed. with subsidiaries in denmark, sweden, holland, uk, France, Germany, Czech republic, russia, China, new Zealand, south america, usa and Canada, an extended distributor and customer network serves the markets worldwide.
More Milk with DLFthis concept indicates our commitment to deliver specialised forage solutions in situations where grass and clover/grass mixtures are the best forage choice from a nutritional and financial point of view. it applies not just for milk producers but equally for all the other aspects of grass and legume utilization for beef cattle, horses and sheep.
we strive to have constant focus on the end-user’s needs. this filters back into our breeding and product development, where varieties with new and better qualities are being developed. our focus is on improved feeding value and sustainability, and the overall aim is to provide a high degree of self-sufficiency of feed/forage in your livestock production - for the overall benefit of your total farm economics.
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ForageMax® Quality Grass Mix tures
Genomic Selection
as the world largest grass breeder, dlF-triFoliuM is leading the way into the future. recently we have intensified our search for genetic progresses which will bring both faster and better results - for the benefit of the farmer.
traditional plant breeding is a time-consuming and costly process, involving many years of work and often with only small steps forward for each new variety created. in future, this will change with the new technology
Breeding for the future
breeding and testing of new forage varieties takes 13-15 years, when using traditional breeding techniques. each variety needs to be approved in official trials and recommended for use before being added to the dlF mixture portfolio. every year the intensive breeding efforts by dlF-triFoliuM bring new varieties to the market.
the climate in Central & eastern europe varies widely, and as a result varieties need to be both drought and cold tolerant. naturally, the selected varieties produce a high yield of green and dry matter and have a healthy appearance free of diseases.
New improved varieties on the market
called “Genome wide selection” (Gws) – already well-known from cattle breeding. with Gws, a wide selection of new progresses from dlF, will be based on the genetic potential hidden in the plant genome.
the new breeding method utilises the genetic markers, but has nothing to do with GMo. with help from sophisticated software, it gives our grass breeders a possibility to reach new varieties with improvements in several traits both faster and more direct.
you can read more about Genomic selection on www.forageselect.com
presented below are some of the newly launched varieties from dlF-triFoliuM:
• Whiteclover–SILVESTER• RedClover–SUEZ&CALLISTO• Lucerne–CRENO• Perennial ryegrass – NAVARRA, KENTAUR, INDICUS 1,
dexter 1• Festuloliumryegrasstype–PERSEUS,HOSTYN• Festulolium-tallfescuetype–FOJTAN,MAHULENA• Cocksfoot–ALDEBARAN
For more information on these varieties please visit species and varieties under Forage at www.dlf.com.
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not just a statement but a promise to the farmers who use our products and share in our knowledge and expertise to improve their profit from grass.
From top varieties created by our committed team of plant breeders to innovation supported by our heavy investment in r&d, dlF has an offering to the market un-matched by any other breeder.
“More Milk with dlF” revolves around the farmer to ensure that this knowledge is shared with the farmers. ultimately they will turn our products into increased output of milk and meat - hence profit.
More Milk with DLFWhere farmers profit from our promise
Benefits of improved grassland outputGrassland that delivers below its potential has a major impact on farm profitability. the cost can add up to over €500 per ha in reduced animal output from grass. this loss then needs to be covered by purchased concentrates.
10% increase in yield or quality of grassland can give a corresponding 35% increase in animal output. as the table below illustrates, a 20% increase in dry matter yield combined with a 10% higher feeding value from improved grass, results in an increased output potentially of 2,550 litre milk per cow, hence 2,000€/ha. therefore the return on investment in grass selection and management is extremely beneficial and helps overall farm profitability.
Products, Expertise, Advice & SupportMore Milk with dlF offers, through our global distributor network, the farmer access to a massive support package - specifically designed to enhance knowledge and empower farmers.
to help sharing knowledge and expertise we have established a dlF academy. the dlF academy ensures that our knowhow followed by advice and training, are shared with those who turn our products into profit. we want to help farmers increase their use of grass so they can produce high quality milk for less cost.
More Milk with DLF.... do you see the difference?
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PROFIT FROM IMPROvED GRA S S
ExISTING GRASS
IMPROvED GRASS
Grass yield, ton dM/ha 10 12
Grassyield,ME,MJ/ha* 100,000 132,000
Needforanimalmaintenance,MJ 64,000 64,000
Restformilkproduction,MJ 36,000 68,000
litre milk/cow 2,900 5,450
Milk value, €/ha** 2,150 4,100
Based on 2.5 cows/ha in 365 days. * Old grass: 10 MJ/kg DM. New grass: 11 MJ/kg DM. **@ 0.30 €/litre.DM/ha: Drymatter/hectare, ME: Metabolisable Energy, MJ: Megajoule.
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Specialising in grass seedto improve your pasture
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PROPERTIES OF GRA S SES
SPECIES yIELD FEEDING vALUE SPRING GROWTh PERSISTENCy
italian ryegrass
perennial ryegrass
hybrid ryegrass
Festulolium ryegrass type
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timothy
Meadow fescue
red fescue
Cocksfoot
Meadowgrass
Grass feeding value – the key to more milk or meatGrass species have different properties – some are preferred for their high yield potential, some for persistency and others again for their excellent feeding value. in the table you can see an overview of the main traits to be considered when selecting grass species.
the recent years have been spent by improving yield and disease resistance, but a main goal today is also to improve the feed value and especially the digestibility of the fibre component. the breeders at dlF are focused on producing varieties of grass with improved forage quality, in particular those with high cell wall digestibility - dndF.
Fibre is one of the main reasons for feeding grass to ruminants, but it can be indigestible, locking up valuable nutrients.
Meat and milk yieldoptimise your meat and milk production with digestible grass
that has a high level of protein. the digestible grass means
you can increase feed intake and livestock production, which
makes a significant difference to your budget.
research suggests a 10% improvement in fibre digestibility can uplift milk production by 6.4%, while reducing nitrogen release to the environment by 4.9%. this is a real target for the future.
More Milk with DLF •Trials show 3-6 percentage point difference in Fibre
digestibility (dndF) between existing listed varieties. •Every one percentage point increase in DNDF results in
0.25l more milk per cow per day. •4percentagepoint=1litreofmilkperday=€ 100 per cow
per year.•€ 20,000 per farm per year based on a 200 cow herd.
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Clover and Festulolium improves milk productiontrials at dlF-triFoliuM support the development of new ForageMax mixtures with special focus on the protein supply.
at our four main testing sites in europe, located in France, the netherlands, uk, and denmark, a large number of grass-clover combinations have been examined over the past years.
Clover and festulolium give you:•More than 2 tonnes protein per hectare. this quantity can
almost replace the same amount of concentrate which has to be bought at commercial prices.
•Up to 250 kg nitrogen for free. this can be utilised by the grasses in the field and it saves costs for bagged nitrogen.
•higher feed intake by animals. typically the increase in intake is 10-20% for grazing animals and for silage similar figures can be achieved.
•higher summer production. white clover and varieties of festulolium, of the tall fescue type, have higher mid-season production than ryegrass.
•Overcoming drought. red clover and festulolium have very deep root systems and maintain production in dry periods.
•Better crop rotation. a legume grass field adds value in a rotation with cereals adding nitrogen and an improved soil structure.
the portfolio of ForageMax consists of a large number of protein mixtures for various markets. all these ForageMax mixtures have been specifically formulated using the optimal blend of grass and legumes species and include Festulolium.
the individual formulations vary for each region based on the local needs and the depth of knowledge and trial data that dlF have for each of their local markets throughout the world.
PROTEIN FROM RED AND WhITE CLOvER
yIELD, TON DRy MATTER PER hA, ALL CUTS,
TWO yEARSyIELD, RELATIvE % PROTEIN IN CROP,
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100%FestuloliumPERSEUS* 20.0 100 16.9 3,175 100
80%FestuloliumPERSEUS*+ 20% red clover sueZ 19.4 97 18.3 3,306 104
80%FestuloliumPERSEUS*+ 10% red clover sueZ + 10% white clover klondike
22.4 112 17.8 3,925 124
100%FestuloliumHYKOR** 20.6 100 15.2 2,995 100
80%FestuloliumHYKOR**+ 20% red clover sueZ 23.0 115 18.7 4,091 137
80%FestuloliumHYKOR**+ 10% red clover sueZ + 10% white clover klondike
23.8 119 18.2 4,252 142
Yield of dry matter and protein, total for 1st and 2nd year 2012 + 2013. Development Trials, DLF-TRIFOLIUM.* Type ryegrass, ** Type Tall fescue.
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Lucerne for dry regionsMixtures with grass and lucerne have become very popular on many farms in dry regions.
the high yield of the first cuttings as well as the high quality of the forage has been confirmed on large dairy farms in the black earth region, russia.
the total protein yield is 50% higher compared to a pure lucerne stand.
Service dlF aims to make a significant difference to livestock
farmers. this means you will always get support and
guidance to optimise your grassland production. visit
our website or your local dealer for the best advice
and the latest information.
yIELD OF CUTMAx ALFA PROTEIN
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pure lucerne 12 19.8 0.83
CutMax alfa protein 20 17.8 1.25
Yield of pure Lucerne compared to a mixture of grasses and Lucerne.Source: DLF trials and observations in the Black Earth Region, Russia.
Einar Lepiste, agronomist for Central Estonia reports:“i have successfully used dlF-triFoliuM’s ForageMax mixtures for producing silage for more than seven years now.
as part of the land is drought-sensitive, the CutMax alfa protein mixture is most suitable for growing there, ensuring a normal harvest, even in dry years.
with this seed mixture i establish new grassland on approx. 50 ha every year. the fields are sown down for a four year period. thus, we continuously use up to 200 ha of grassland created with this mixture. in an average year, i get four cuts of silage.
in the case of CutMax alfa protein, early spring sowing is important and conservation is done with the silage additive aiv. the quality of silage has always been very good”.
The ForageMax mixture with Lucerne and grasses is successfully used in Estonia:
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Overseeding pays offThin fields yield too littlein a recent study in ireland it was proven what is well-known to grassland farmers: if there is a lack of plants in a grass-field there is also a lack of yield.
on a scale from 0-5 for visual ground score, where 5 is the desired plant cover, the annual loss of yield was 1.9 ton dry matter per hectare (from 12.2 to 10.3) when the ground score went from 3.4 to 1.5. the largest differences in dry matter yield occurred during the spring period. every unit increase in the ground score at the end of the grazing season was associated with an increase of 1,194 kg dry matter per hectare.
9 % higher yield from overseedingtrials conducted in 2014 at hooibeekhoeve, the official test Centre in province antwerp, belgium, showed 9 % higher yield in the first 2014 cut after overseeding in october 2013 with a mixture of five varieties of perennial ryegrass in a relatively open old grassfield.
Some definitions:
Overseeding: introducing grass and/or clover seed into an already existing sward. seed can be either broadcast or slot seeded into the existing field.
timing is crucial when overseeding: soil temperature and moisture must be adequate to ensure fast germination. large seeded species are the best choice.
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Yield of dry matter, ton/ha at first cut, April 23rd 2014 after overseeding with Vredo machine, October 11th 2013. Trials at Hooibeekhoeve, Province Antwerp, Belgium
Reseeding: establishing a new ley of grass or clover grass in bare soil - with or without a cover crop.
seedbed preparations must be accurate: ploughing, harrowing and packing or rolling before and after seeding ensures the best results with an adequately moist topsoil and an optimal seeding depth of 1 cm.
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Discover the value of reseedingMore milk per ha from young grass in a typical grass field the yield decreases with the age of the sward. this is a natural consequence of climate, intensive use and the ageing of plants. weed grasses, after time, take over from the highly productive sown species and varieties. reseeding is the most effective way of renewing grassland – and the investment is normally repaid many times.
Cost/benefit when reseeding:• the value of forage from a young grass field is typically
around € 1,200 – 1,400/ha. • a drop in yield due to ageing of the field, traffic etc. of 10%
per year is not unusual.• replacing a low productive field by reseeding, for example
every third year at a cost of € 100 per ha, gives a high return on investment.
the costs involved in establishing a new ley are often considered to be high. however, this is not the case if you compare with e.g. the other popular forage crop, maize silage. even if the grass field is being used only for one or two years, the costs for establishing the field (seedbed preparation, sowing and seed) are still lower for grass than for maize silage.
Furthermore, if you take into account that the lifetime of a grass field often is much longer than two years the costs of establishment become a very small part of the total price for grass forage.
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For beef cattlebeef cattle (cow and calf) need forage for two purposes: 1) Maintaining weight and health of the cow. 2) production of milk for a calf. the animals will typically stay on grass from spring until autumn and the calves will after some time start eating forage as well. the grass field will often be used for both grazing and cutting as the winter forage (silage or hay) must be produced from the same area.
dlF-triFoliuM’s mixtures for beef production are composed to meet these demands:• yield and digestibility are obtained from ryegrass,
Festulolium of ryegrass type, and white clover or lucerne• Fibre in the forage is obtained from tall fescue, Cocksfoot
and Festulolium of tall fescue type• persistency is obtained from tall fescue, Cocksfoot and
red fescueChoose the best grass for your beef cattle - be inspired at page 14-15
Selecting the right grass for beef cattle, sheep and horses
For sheep sheep are ruminants like cattle and have the same demands for grassland; it must deliver nutrition for growth and milk production as well as fibre for the processes in the rumen. however, sheep differ from cows in the way they graze – the bites taken by sheep are very close to the ground, and consequently the grass and clover species used must be able to tolerate grazing at low height.
these species are perennial ryegrass, smooth-stalked meadow-grass, red fescue and small leaved white clover, so they must be part of a mixture for sheep. on the other hand, there is normally also a demand for species that will deliver a good crop of hay or silage. this job will be done by species such as Festulolium, Cocksfoot and timothy.Choose the best grass for your sheep - be inspired at page 14-15
For horseshorses are mono gastric animals and have a different way of utilising grass than cattle and sheep. today most horses are used only for pleasure and not intended to do hard work. the feeding must be planned according to this, but also with respect to the type of horse in question. Many breeds of horses and ponies are native and are not used to high production ryegrasses which may cause illness such as laminitis.
this means that a medium to high content of fibre (cellulose) in the grasses is important, and that species like Festulolium of tall fescue type, Cocksfoot and red fescue will be preferred partners in a mixture for grazing horses. at the same time, horses are “hard” grazers as they bite very close to the ground and wear from hooves can be quite substantial causing long term damage. to some extend this can be prevented by using species like smooth-stalked meadow-grass and red fescue in the mixture.Choose the best grass for your horses - be inspired at page 14-15
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SEED RATE, kG/hA MIxTURES DESCRIPTION
For pastures
long term (3-6 years)
Moderate climate
dairy Cattle
25-30 versaMax original 4 8 11 50 11 11 5 intensive pasture with excellent combination of high nutrition value and milk yield with high wear tolerance of sward
25-30 versaMax intense 4 8 20 25 10 20 13 intensive pasture with early spring growth, high protein content and very good winter hardiness
horse & sheep 25-30 versaMax robust 5 20 30 10 15 10 10 extensive winter hardly pasture with highest wear tolerance and persistency to both dry periods and close grazing
beef Cattle
30-35 versaMax beef 8 20 17 15 25 15 intensive wear tolerant beef cattle pasture with high dry matter content and palatability for regions with sufficient rainfall
dry climate 35-40 versaMax beef hot&dry 20 10 25 30 15 intensive well balanced beef cattle pasture with fast establishment, high wear tolerance and good regrowth in hot and dry conditions
short term (1-2 years)
Moderateclimate
dairy Cattle
25-30 GrazeMax original 5 10 85 very intensive fast establishing pasture with good sugar/protein balance. perfect for paddock pasture system
dry climate 25-30 GrazeMax hot&dry 10 20 70 intensive short term pasture for hot and dry conditions providing good persistency and regrowth in regions with lack of rainfall
For Cutting long term (3-6 years)
Moderate Climate
25-30 CutMax original 15 20 25 10 20 10 high yielding mixture providing not only good quality but also well balanced grass sward composition over the season
25-30 CutMax digest 15 25 20 15 25this mixture provides highest quality. Festulolium and tall Fescue increase persistency and drought resistance of the sward during the season as well as over longer terms
25-30 CutMax Clover protein 30 20 25 25 high yielding mixture with high protein content. has early spring growth and even distribution of cuts over season
30-35 CutMax alfa protein 10 30 25 10 15 10 well balanced composition provides high yielding cuts with very good quality of green mass. shows good regrowth under moderate conditions as well as during short dry periods
dry Climate
35-40 CutMax alfa protein hot&dry 40 15 30 15 very heat and drought resistant mixture. provides high yielding spring - early summer cut and has good regrowth during summer period. Final forage (silage) has good sugar/protein balance
20-25 CutMax alfa super 75 25a mixture high in protein recommended for hay and haylage production under dry conditions. high palatable Cocksfoot prevents losses of protein during drying and provides better structure and ensiling process
For overseeding
Moderate Climate
15-30 GrassMax original 30 20 50Fast germinating species provides intensive establishment of re-newed grass sward. recommended for improvement of old or winter damaged grass fields when re-sowing is not reasonable (enough clover but too little grass, not time enough for reseeding)
30-60 GrassMax iseed® 30 20 50
Fast germinating species provides intensive establishment of re-newed grass sward. recommended for improvement of old or winter damaged grass fields when re-sowing is not reasonable (enough clover but too little grass, not time enough for reseeding). iseed® coating provides germinating seeds with essential nutrients during establishment and helps sustain a vigorous sward during the whole season
dry Climate 15-30 GrassMax super dry 40 40 20species included in the mixture have fast germination and also good heat and drought resistance. these species would be recommended for improvement of grass fields under dry conditions
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SEED RATE, kG/hA MIxTURES DESCRIPTION
For pastures
long term (3-6 years)
Moderate climate
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25-30 versaMax original 4 8 11 50 11 11 5 intensive pasture with excellent combination of high nutrition value and milk yield with high wear tolerance of sward
25-30 versaMax intense 4 8 20 25 10 20 13 intensive pasture with early spring growth, high protein content and very good winter hardiness
horse & sheep 25-30 versaMax robust 5 20 30 10 15 10 10 extensive winter hardly pasture with highest wear tolerance and persistency to both dry periods and close grazing
beef Cattle
30-35 versaMax beef 8 20 17 15 25 15 intensive wear tolerant beef cattle pasture with high dry matter content and palatability for regions with sufficient rainfall
dry climate 35-40 versaMax beef hot&dry 20 10 25 30 15 intensive well balanced beef cattle pasture with fast establishment, high wear tolerance and good regrowth in hot and dry conditions
short term (1-2 years)
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dairy Cattle
25-30 GrazeMax original 5 10 85 very intensive fast establishing pasture with good sugar/protein balance. perfect for paddock pasture system
dry climate 25-30 GrazeMax hot&dry 10 20 70 intensive short term pasture for hot and dry conditions providing good persistency and regrowth in regions with lack of rainfall
For Cutting long term (3-6 years)
Moderate Climate
25-30 CutMax original 15 20 25 10 20 10 high yielding mixture providing not only good quality but also well balanced grass sward composition over the season
25-30 CutMax digest 15 25 20 15 25this mixture provides highest quality. Festulolium and tall Fescue increase persistency and drought resistance of the sward during the season as well as over longer terms
25-30 CutMax Clover protein 30 20 25 25 high yielding mixture with high protein content. has early spring growth and even distribution of cuts over season
30-35 CutMax alfa protein 10 30 25 10 15 10 well balanced composition provides high yielding cuts with very good quality of green mass. shows good regrowth under moderate conditions as well as during short dry periods
dry Climate
35-40 CutMax alfa protein hot&dry 40 15 30 15 very heat and drought resistant mixture. provides high yielding spring - early summer cut and has good regrowth during summer period. Final forage (silage) has good sugar/protein balance
20-25 CutMax alfa super 75 25a mixture high in protein recommended for hay and haylage production under dry conditions. high palatable Cocksfoot prevents losses of protein during drying and provides better structure and ensiling process
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Moderate Climate
15-30 GrassMax original 30 20 50Fast germinating species provides intensive establishment of re-newed grass sward. recommended for improvement of old or winter damaged grass fields when re-sowing is not reasonable (enough clover but too little grass, not time enough for reseeding)
30-60 GrassMax iseed® 30 20 50
Fast germinating species provides intensive establishment of re-newed grass sward. recommended for improvement of old or winter damaged grass fields when re-sowing is not reasonable (enough clover but too little grass, not time enough for reseeding). iseed® coating provides germinating seeds with essential nutrients during establishment and helps sustain a vigorous sward during the whole season
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More Milk with dlF is the concept whereby dlF focuses on the feeding value of grass. the development of the ForageMax® brand is aimed at launching new varieties and mixtures for livestock farmers. ForageMax® has become the most widespread forage grass brand in europe and is being used in more than 25 countries.
the main topics in this 2014/15 edition are:•“MoreMilkwithDLF”,detailingthecontentsofthe
concept•Breedingforthefuture•GrassfibreandDNDF•Efficientgrassutilisation•Overseedingandreseeding•Grassforbeefcattle,sheepandhorses
we are confident that you will find information of interest in this brochure, which also contains a list of ForageMax® mixtures developed to suit various climates and purposes.
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