BRIGADIER ™
Low dry matter percentage enhancing utilisation rates, guaranteeing higher levels of consumption
Soft bulb that sits much higher out of the soil compared to other forms of fodder beet
Has the ability to retain good levels of quality leaf into the cooler months
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Brigadier is a traditional polyploid mangel type of fodder beet with orange roots, that’s a firm favourite throughout New Zealand.
With a soft bulb that sits much higher out of the soil compared to other forms of fodder beet, together with the lowest dry matter (DM%), it is exceptionally well-suited to in-situ grazing and is the best choice for young animals.
Brigadier’s roots give a lot of energy but not so much crude protein. On the flip side, the tops don’t have as much energy but they have good protein. When you put them together, you get a well-balanced nutritional feed.
Brigadier also has the ability to retain good levels of quality leaf into the cooler months helping benefit these systems further.
FARM SUITABILITY
Substantial yields of high quality grazable or self-harvestable beets.
All types whether grazed insitu or self-harvested and fed.
Precision sowing equipment
90,000-100,000 seeds per ha.
