Tipperary Grass Seed
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Tipperary Grass SEED MIXTURES

With almost 40 years’ experience in the grass seed business, Agritech are one of the longest established blenders of grass mixtures in Ireland. At Agritech we recognise reseeding as one of the most cost effective investments that can be made. Quality grass swards allow for higher animal output, increased grass utilisation and more efficient use of fertiliser. Our ‘Tipperary Grass’ brand is a market leader throughout Ireland with our flagship premium mixture ‘Tipperary No 4A’ used in every county in Ireland. Our grass seed range have long enjoyed a reputation for mixtures of high...

GRAZING MIXTURES CUTTING MIXTURES FORAGE CROPS ATTENTION TO DETAIL = KEY TO SUCCESSFUL RESEEDING MANAGEMENT OF RESEEDED SWARDS PEST CONTROL SOIL FERTILTY

Biological Seed Stimulant • GroQuik® is a biological seed stimulant specially designed to improve seedling establishment. • GroQuik® accelerates germination and root growth in both grasses and clover. • GroQuik® is especially beneficial under stress conditions, such as cold wet soil when seeds are slow to develop and are prone to damping off diseases. In dry soil GroQuik® gives the young seedling the extra boost to enable them to grow away. • GroQuik® contains natural biological growth promoters, which need no specific handling precautions. GroQuik® contains natural plant stimulants from...

WHY RESEED? Grass is the cheapest energy source available for all farm livestock. Pastures can lose quality as they get older, and maintaining a high percentage of perennial ryegrass is crucial in order to maximise output from the forage. Following reseeding you will have a better sward composition, improved sward density with increased dry matter yield and feeding value. RESEEDED SWARDS ARE MORE PRODUCTIVE • Higher yields particularly in the spring period • Over a period of years the % of sown perennial ryegrass will reduce year by year with a gradual reduction in the early years but after...

GRAZING MIXTURES G RO QU I K ® SEED STIMULA NT INCLU DED TIPPERARY GRASS NO. 4A Our flagship premium mixture is specially formulated to produce high yielding leafy pasture for intensive long term grazing and high quality silage. Tipperary 4A has been refined over many years to now become a market leader playing a key role on grassland farms today ensuring that the maximum return is achieved from grass leys. It successfully encompasses all of the key traits required in a grass seed mixture for the modern grassland farmer. • • • • • • • • • • • • Proven reputation and expertise GroQuik®...

G RO QU I K ® SEED STIMULA NT INCLU DED TIPPERARY GRASS NO. 3 This general purpose ley is suitable for less demanding farming systems looking for good grazing and the potential to produce good quality silage. • A versatile multi-purpose long term mixture suitable for grazing and/or cutting • Produces high quality silage yields from mid May onwards or suitable for hay cutting later in June • A mixture of late and intermediate varieties, selected for excellent seasonal distribution of yield and increased palatability • Excellent mid-season and late growth maintaining good summer production...

GRAZING MIXTURES G RO QU I K ® SEED STIMULA NT INCLU DED RENOVATION OVERSEEDING MIXTURE • Specially formulated mixture of late tetraploid perennial ryegrass to extend the life of an existing sward maintaining productivity of yield and quality • Overseeding can improve an existing sward with the addition of new seed without the cost of a full reseed • Inclusion of larger late tetraploid seed to allow it establish and compete with existing sward • Sowing rate 10kg/ac • GroQuik®dressed for faster germination Research studies show tetraploids give +4% MILK YIELD, +5% MILK SOLIDS. Tetraploids...

CUTTING MIXTURES G RO QU I K ® SEED STIMULA NT INCLU DED TIPPERARY GRASS NO. 3A This 2-cut silage mixture has a tall erect growth habit to give a cleaner and better crop at cutting. • • • • • • • • Producing a high quality and high energy crop Contains intermediate and late heading varieties High sugar content to aid fermentation Formulated with varieties for high digestibility and yield for silage Cutting date from mid May to optimise quality and yield Excellent persistency and sward density Produces high quality grazing for cattle or sheep Also available without clover HYBRID RYEGRASSES...

CUTTING MIXTURES G RO QU I K ® SEED STIMULA NT INCLU DED NO. 5 HYBRID BOOST A hybrid mixture suitable for intensive cutting or grazing giving excellent Spring growth and high total annual yields. This mixture is a short term mixture of 3-5 years with the option of inclusion of red or white clover. • • • • • • Early grazing Ideal for zero grazing Shorter grazing rotation Very high yields in comparable to perennial leys High digestibility Inclusion of red clover: Extra protein, 15-20% from red clover Reduces N fertiliser Nitrogen fixation Improves soil fertility Improves soil structure •...

FORAGE CROPS RAPE Forage Rape is an excellent break crop between grass and leys. It has the ability to survive on relatively poor soils and can be ready to utilise between 13-15 weeks from sowing. Sowing rate: 6 - 10kg/ha (May to September) KALE Kale is being grown increasingly on Irish dairy farms, for feeding dry cows and younger stock. Kale produces high yields of quality feed that can be grazed in-situ. Early sown crops which establish well are most likely to give highest yields. Sowing rate: 2.5 - 5kg/ha (April to mid July) HYBRID RAPE/KALE A Kale Rape Hybrid, this is a fodder crop...

ATTENTION TO DETAIL = KEY TO SUCCESSFUL RESEEDING The benefits of a reseeding programme are well proven and documented through ongoing research at this stage. Increased production levels coupled with much improved quality over old existing swards throughout the growing season and a better response to applied fertiliser all ensure that the cost of reseeding is easily recouped within two years. There is however a high level of management required to ensure that the reseeding process is carried out properly. Too often the return on investment is restricted due to poor sward establishment. THE...