The Role of Complementary Forages Greg O’Brien. What are Complementary Forages? Forages that complement ryegrass Improve forage supply (eg fill gaps)

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The Role of Complementary Forages Greg O’Brien

What are Complementary Forages? Forages that complement ryegrass Improve forage supply (eg fill gaps) Overcome nutrient deficiencies in diet

Photo of winter cereal

Farmlet yield and profit Yield of CF 30% higher Higher utilisation required Better match herd requirements (timing and quality)

Photo of “quality” - silage

Key points from farmlets Higher yields don’t guarantee higher profits Take a planned approach

Where do winter cereals fit? Don’t replace high yielding ryegrass on milking platform Maybe in pasture renovation program Maybe on out paddock

Choosing a Forage Suited to your paddock Fits a need - complements herd diet

Avoiding Failure Do your home-work Can’t make money from a failed crop Yield is important but so is quality Try on small scale

Planned Approach from NE Not suited to perennial ryegrass Early feed (oats) Next wave of grazing (ARG and mixes) Filling the gaps (quality silage) Opportunistic (summer crops)