Forage Crops
for 2026
Forage crops, brassicas and catch crops play a vital role in modern farming systems. When integrated effectively, they provide high-quality, flexible feed options that enhance livestock nutrition and support animal health throughout the year. These crops help optimise feed resources, improve overall farm productivity, and contribute to efficient grazing and forage management.
Beyond their feed value, forage and brassica crops deliver significant soil and environmental benefits — improving soil structure, nutrient cycling and ground cover, while supporting more sustainable, resilient
farming practices.
- Improved Profits
- Less feed purchasing
- Traceable
- Cropping options
- Superb Break-crop
- Extended grazing periods
- Great outwintering options
Forage Crops
Sowing Rates - Drilling rates vary from 2-3kg per acre - Call us for more details for Drilling and Feed periods
Kale
| Traditionally used for autumn and winter grazing, helps to extend the grazing season. Adaptable across UK sites, it is best strip grazed to reduce wastage and ensure good utilisation, and can also be used as game cover. |
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| Grüner Angeliter | Sovgold | |
| Anglian Gold | Maris Kestrel | |
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Fodder Beets
| A high-yielding root crop producing excellent-quality, highly palatable feed and is an ideal supplement to grass silage. It offers superb feed value, with harvesting and feeding methods varying by dry matter type. |
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| Delicante | Magnum | |
| Enermax | Bangor | |
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Swedes
| A full-season root crop providing a high-energy winter feed, typically grazed in situ or lifted for storage. Best suited to higher rainfall areas, they perform well on well-drained soils and are commonly precision drilled for efficient establishment. |
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| Triumph | Gowrie | |
| Kenmore | Marian | |
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Forage Rape
| A fast-growing catch crop suitable for grazing by sheep and cattle. It is ideal for boosting midsummer forage supply and extending the grazing season into autumn and winter, with strip grazing recommended to minimise wastage. |
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| Emerald | Stego | |
| Spitfire Forage | Leafy Turnip | |
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Brassicas
| Fast-growing, versatile crops widely used for grazing, forage and catch cropping. They provide high-quality, digestible feed for livestock while helping to extend the grazing season. |
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| Forage Rape | Swift | |
| Redstart | Leafy Turnip | |
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Stubble Turnips
| A fast-growing catch crop ideal for flexible summer or autumn grazing.Commonly sown after first-cut silage or winter cereals, they provide a reliablefeed option, with careful grazing management helping to minimise wastage. | ||
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| Appin | Vollenda | Green Globe |
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