RGT Olympe
Strong disease resistance to Cercospora, Rust, and Powdery Mildew helps maintain canopy health and maximise bulb yield.
High dry matter (>20%) provides energy-dense, storable feed ideal for winter feeding.
Flexible harvest window and low cost storage requirements make for a cost-efficient lifted fodder beet for New Zealand farms.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
RGT Olympe is a specialist beet bred for efficient harvesting and long-term storage. Its strong resistance to Cercospora, Rust, and Powdery Mildew helps maintain canopy health and maximise bulb yield, even under challenging growing conditions.
With a dry matter content of over 20%, RGT Olympe can be safely stored for months without quality loss, reducing the need for ensiling. Its flexible harvest window allows farmers to lift when convenient and feed fresh or store, offering a cost-efficient feed solution for New Zealand farms.
RGT Olympe’s dense, energy-rich feed with a low nitrogen profile supports sustainable farming practices, making it suitable for all systems. Its combination of storability, disease resistance, and feed efficiency makes it a practical and reliable choice.
FARM SUITABILITY
Lifted RGT Olympe can be fed in any season and stores well, making it ideal for secure winter feed reserves
When lifted fodder beet bulbs can be chipped and fed to all stock classes, offering flexible feed-out options.
Recommended sowing rate: 100,000–120,000 seeds/ha for harvesting.
The higher sowing rate controls individual bulb size, resulting in a uniform crop that is easier to harvest.
Ensure drill row spacing is set to suit the harvester being used.
