Barenbrug Budget Sudan – Thiram Coated Forage Seed Per Kg (25kg bag)
Delivered prices are estimates — your exact freight is worked out on your postcode and confirmed at checkout before you pay. In-store is free pickup from our Gympie yard.
Barenbrug Budget Sudan is an economical warm-season forage seed option designed to provide productive summer feed for livestock. Suitable for grazing and forage production, Sudan grass is valued for its rapid establishment, fine stems and ability to provide useful feed during warmer growing conditions.
The seed is treated with Thiram, a fungicidal seed treatment designed to help protect germinating seed and young seedlings against certain seed-borne and soil-borne fungal diseases.
Key Features & Benefits
Economical Summer Forage: A budget-friendly option for establishing seasonal livestock feed.
Rapid Establishment: Sudan grass is known for its vigorous early growth under suitable conditions.
Fine-Stemmed Forage: Produces forage suited to grazing and hay production.
Regrowth Potential: Can provide additional grazing opportunities under favourable moisture and management conditions.
Thiram Treated: Fungicide-treated seed for protection during establishment against certain fungal diseases.
Warm-Season Crop: Suitable for planting during spring and summer when soil temperatures and moisture are favourable.
Planting & Management
Planting Season: Spring to summer
Soil Temperature: Ideally 16°C and rising
Soil Conditions: Sow into a prepared seedbed with adequate soil moisture
Uses: Summer grazing and forage conservation
Sowing Rate: Refer to the product's specific seed label or Barenbrug recommendations.
Important Information
Sudan grass and forage sorghum crops can accumulate prussic acid, particularly during drought, frost, early regrowth or other plant stress. Avoid grazing immature or stressed crops and follow appropriate livestock grazing management recommendations.
Treated Seed Warning: This seed has been treated with Thiram fungicide. It is intended for planting only and must not be used for human consumption or direct livestock feeding. Follow all seed treatment label instructions and handling precautions.
Planting Rate: Approximately 8–12 kg/ha under good dryland conditions. Higher rates may be suitable under irrigation. Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations for specific conditions.
Common Questions
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide. Freight is calculated at checkout, and for bulky or oversized items we will confirm the cost with you before dispatch. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.
