{"product_id":"barenbrug-digitaria-premier-agricote-per","title":"BARENBRUG DIGITARIA PREMIER AGRICOTE PER KG 20109103","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThis species originates from Africa and was introduced into Australia from South Africa and re-selected for release as Premier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-44\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eThis species is related to  Pangola grass Digitaria decumbens – a non-seeding type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-45\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eUsed in long-term, permanent pasture for grazing \u0026amp; hay, Premier Digitaria is a robust, tufted sub  tropical perennial pasture grass growing erect to 150cm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-46\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePremier is particularly well adapted to inland environments with lower rainfall and severe Winter frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAlthough the leaves are damaged by frost, it will continue to produce new green leaf in the Winter providing adequate soil moisture is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-48\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePersistence is a strong feature as it will grow well on a wide range of soils of varying fertility from sandy loams and podzols to cracking clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-49\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePremier has a fair leaf and stem ratio of acceptable quality with good drought, fire, frost and insect resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-51\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-53\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHighly productive, robust tufted perennial that is palatable and persistent\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-16\"\u003eDrought, fire and cold tolerant\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-17\"\u003eTolerates short-duration heavy grazing by cattle and sheep\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-18\"\u003eContains low levels of soluble oxalate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-54\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-55\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eRequires a fine, firm, clean seedbed for establishment, to avoid competition in the early stages. Seed is slightly hairy and may not flow readily through some planting equipment, so the use of AgriCOTE Enhanced seed is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-57\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAgronomy and management:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-59\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eAll genotypes of digit grass are tolerant of heavy grazing. Regular grazing is necessary to maintain quality and to minimise disease incidence with best results if the grass is maintained between 10–15 and 30–40 cm, although this may not be feasible under sheep grazing.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003eIdeally, it should be grazed every 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-61\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-63\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eDM yields vary with fertility, genotype, and environmental  and management conditions, but normally range from about 10–20 t\/ha.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003eAnimal production an excellent species for beef and milk production.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-27\"\u003eN fertilized pasture can produce \u0026gt;1,000 kg\/ha\/yr LWG and 6,000 kg\/ha\/yr milk, with stockingrates of 2.5–7.5 animals\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-65\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-67\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eNo record of toxicity.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-30\"\u003eContains low levels of soluble oxalate and therefore has low risk of causing oxalate-related animal health problems, i.e. suitable for horses and lactating cows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-69\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003ePest \/ disease resistance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eNo major diseases have been found to affect Premier  Digitaria.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-33\"\u003eLeaves however can be affected by a rust in  humid environments, and seed heads by a false smut  during prolonged wet weather.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-34\"\u003eInsects pests include spittlebugs (Tomaspis flavopicta, T. humeralis, Prosapia bicincta), rhodes grass mealy bug (Antonina graminis), chinch bug (Blissus leucopterus), sugar-cane aphid (Sipha flava), army worms (Laphigma spp., Spodoptera spp. and Mocis spp.), mole crickets and leafhoppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-72\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSuggested sowing rates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-74\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eRecommended planting rates for AgriCOTE Pro-Tech for Premier Digitaria are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-76\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eMarginal dryland:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-38\"\u003e4 – 6kg per hectare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-78\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGood dryland:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-40\"\u003e8 – 12kg per hectare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-79\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIrrigated: 12 – 15kg per hectare Sowing depth:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-42\"\u003e2 – 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844486512882,"sku":"20109103","price":34.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/20109103_701cb877-3a40-4f3f-9809-05c36d25418d.jpg?v=1760604593","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/barenbrug-digitaria-premier-agricote-per","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}