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Regenerative Agriculture and Direct Drilling
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<blockquote data-quote="Dog Bowl" data-source="post: 6676239" data-attributes="member: 4489"><p>Been stewing over this high protein crop thing for a few days now since starting the thread. I am feeling really keen to have a go at it.</p><p></p><p>Got some poor grass that is due to come out in the spring. I am thinking here I can perhaps sow a crop tailored exactly how I want to grow some reliably high protein.</p><p></p><p>So, what would folk decide to grow?</p><p>I am thinking the following:</p><p>Vetch</p><p>Crimson Clover</p><p>Red clover</p><p>PRG</p><p>Spring Barley</p><p></p><p>My thoughts behind it are: the vetch and crimson clover will provide protein and act as a nurse crop. The PRG and red clover will add additional sugars and proteins to the mix. PRG will hopefully aid fermentation too. Lastly the spring barley will act as a nurse crop but also add a little starch and fibre to the forage.</p><p></p><p>This mix will then see the crimson, vetch and barley die out after a first cut and then will hopefully see the ryegrass and red clover take over for a second cut and then can stay down for a further year before being pulled out for wheat.</p><p></p><p>Would appreciate all your thoughts!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dog Bowl, post: 6676239, member: 4489"] Been stewing over this high protein crop thing for a few days now since starting the thread. I am feeling really keen to have a go at it. Got some poor grass that is due to come out in the spring. I am thinking here I can perhaps sow a crop tailored exactly how I want to grow some reliably high protein. So, what would folk decide to grow? I am thinking the following: Vetch Crimson Clover Red clover PRG Spring Barley My thoughts behind it are: the vetch and crimson clover will provide protein and act as a nurse crop. The PRG and red clover will add additional sugars and proteins to the mix. PRG will hopefully aid fermentation too. Lastly the spring barley will act as a nurse crop but also add a little starch and fibre to the forage. This mix will then see the crimson, vetch and barley die out after a first cut and then will hopefully see the ryegrass and red clover take over for a second cut and then can stay down for a further year before being pulled out for wheat. Would appreciate all your thoughts! [/QUOTE]
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