Advice & Information
The Importance of Reseeding
It is common knowledge that reseeding a field will improve yield, on average by 33%, and quality but there are also many other benefits.
Over several years “weed grasses” will ingress into any sward after poaching or a hard winter. These “weed grasses” have very poor quality characteristics compared to modern day perennials.
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Tips for Reseeding
Once the decision to reseed has been made following these steps will help to fulfil the potential of the reseed.
- Destroy the old sward using a product containing glyphosate. Ensure there is sufficient regrowth for the chemical...
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'Stiching In' Could be the way forward
Stitching in is a very simple but effective way to rejuvenate old or damaged grass leys without the cost of a complete reseed. With increased yields and quality and no ploughing, and reduced time out of production, Stitching in could be the way forward for you...
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The NIAB Recommended List (RL)
The Recommended List system for Herbage varieties provides the Livestock Industry with the very best information on variety developments. With those merchants who support the system being provided with the most up to date information on these developments....
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Weed & Pest Control in Newly Sown Leys
Sward Destruction
- It should be viewed as good management practice to destroy the old sward with glyphosate prior to re-seeding. This operation allows the effective control of perennial grass and broad-leaved weeds such as Couch and Docks...
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FORAGE CROP TECHNICAL UPDATE. WARNING :
FLEA BEETLE ( Phyllotreta spp.)
Crops at Risk.
Kales, swedes, stubble turnips, forage rapes, spring drilled oilseed rape and most cultivated brassicas
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We have pleasure in offering you our range of high performance grass seed mixtures at competitive prices and delivered to your door next day where required. As one of the major grass seed suppliers in the UK we recognise the importance that quality leys have on your business and hope that the popularity of the Wynnstay range gives you the confidence to try our mixtures on your farm and see the benefits for yourself.
