Relationship management: forage rape + Italian ryegrass

About this episode

This episode explores the management of forage rape and Italian ryegrass for optimal crop performance.

A match through the ages - but how do you get the best out of this seemingly mismatched couple? Forage rape and Italian ryegrass might look like opposites, but with the right approach, this partnership can deliver serious results. In this episode, we explore how sowing timing plays a critical role in setting the crop up for success, how to strike the right balance between brassica and grass, and the management decisions that keep both species performing. Put in the effort to manage this relationship well, and the payoff can be well worth it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• forage management
• crop success
• sowing timing
• brassica and grass balance
• agricultural practices

Keywords

• forage rape
• Italian ryegrass
• crop management
• sowing timing
• brassica
• grass
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Agricom

Products: forage rape, Italian ryegrass

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