Description
AGRICOM
RIVAL TURNIP
Rival is ideally used as part of a pasture renovation programme on dairy farms that have a period of dry weather, or a loss of pasture quality, through January and February. Growing a Rival crop provides a standing volume of high energy and protein feed, which helps maintain milk production under periods of environmental stress. Rival is a high-performing cultivar, with a higher leaf proportion than some other turnip varieties, ensuring high quality at grazing.
| Suggested Sowing Time | Late October to early November |
| Suggested Sowing Rate Alone(kg/ha) | Varies depending on quality of paddock preparation – range 1.5-3 |
| Time to First Grazing | 12-14 weeks |
| Number of Potential Grazings | 1 |
| Potential Yield (t DM/ha) | Average = 8-12 Top 14+ |
