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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. 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: MIXHG. A longer term option for hay and haylage production with hybrid and perennial ryegrass. Diploid varieties have been included for faster drying. Timothy will provide good bulk from year two onwards. Sow in the autumn to provide a crop for the spring, it can also be cut earlier in the year to provide haylage. Once cut it will provide high quality late summer and autumn grazing. 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: MIXLUC. We recommend the use of a non-competitive grass mixture to be sown with sainfoin and lucerne. The grass fills the base of the crop, increasing yield and soluble sugars to improve silage fermentation and ground cover if being grazed. The grass seed element should be surface sown and rolled in. Mixture Contents...

Ref: MIX23. SFI CODES: SAM3, CSAM3
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 burnet and ribgrass. 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...