Top grass varieties exclusively available from Agritech
The recent release of the recommended list and the Pasture Profit Index (PPI) of grass varieties for 2018 shows a change in the order of merit of the top late varieties.
AberPlentiful now holds the pole position on the list having increased its total value by €36 to €203 in 2018. AberPlentiful is a late tetraploid with very good growth characteristics, especially spring growth where it is also the highest in its category. AberBite is also listed on the recommended list for the first time this year.
It will be a highly sought after variety as it combines excellent grass quality characteristics with its high silage yield potential.
Both AberPlentiful and AberBite are exclusively available from Agritech’s Tipperary Range of grass seed this year. Commenting on the news, Agritech’s Bil Ryan stated “We are delighted to announce that we have two exclusive top grass varieties available from our Tipperary Grass Seed Range this year. This range has demonstrated outstanding performance on farms all over the country.”
With a two-year reseeding backlog on most farms, farmers will now be taking every opportunity to carry out reseeding this spring. Bil’s advice is to choose a mix of grass seed that will improve animal performance, increase forage yield, be easily managed and have good persistency. Complementing your reseeding preparation with the right grass seed mixture is key according to Bil.
For any further advice on spring reseeding or to choose a suitable grass mixture, contact your local Agritech distributor; www.agritech.ie/ find-a-distributor or simply find out more at www. agritech.ie.