Red clover. Although I had read that it can contain phyto-oestrogens which reduces fertility in ewes, I could be wrong .
I’ve run store lambs on it. Feeds well, but doesn’t last anywhere near as long as turnip.
How did you find it growth wise? I tried a rye, vetch and clover mix as a cover crop last year and was very disappointed.
It finished a few lambs, but it ran out before the sheep started too really motor on it. I wasn’t sure on stocking rates and put too many on. I talked the fella into brassicas the next year so we haven’t had it since
even just a light rate of rape will help as a cover. for young plants
As long as you keep them away from it around mating you should be OK, but why choose Red Clover I would have thought you would be better with one of the Annual Clovers that grow quicker and are less than half the cost
We are mainly arable farmers and just run a few sheep on the side. My father has a tendancy to have a word with the agronomist and just order whatever he recommendes without asking me so I’m trying to make the best out of what I’ve got this year
Some good knowledgeable chaps on here ,I would double check next time ,may save you a fair bit , it's a good growing time so should do ok whateverWe are mainly arable farmers and just run a few sheep on the side. My father has a tendancy to have a word with the agronomist and just order whatever he recommendes without asking me so I’m trying to make the best out of what I’ve got this year
raddish a bit of a strange plant tried it a few times better in spring raphno is good tho being a raddish kale cross
Another good one we cant get over here