{"product_id":"barenbrug-forage-barley-tycoon-per","title":"BARENBRUG FORAGE BARLEY TYCOON PER KG (25) 31100034","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-9\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFOR ORDERS OVER 500KG PLEASE CONTACT THE TOZER STREET STORE DIRECT ON  (07) 5482 1692\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-50\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTycoon is bred and developed through QDAF in partnership with the GRDC for the northern forage cereal zone in central and southern Queensland and northern NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-51\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eIt is a significant improvement over the popular Dictator 2 variety with higher yield potential, improved disease resistance and is a white seeded, awn-less variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-53\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-55\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eForage cereal growing areas of northern NSW, southern and central Queensland\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-14\"\u003eWarm-temperate and sub-tropical climate zones\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-15\"\u003eQuick autumn, winter, and spring feed\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-16\"\u003eDairy, beef cattle and sheep grazing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-17\"\u003eSilage and hay production\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-18\"\u003eReplaces applications for Dictator 2 forage barley and has a similar maturity date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-57\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-59\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eUp to 15% total yield improvement over Dictator 2\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-21\"\u003eGreater early vigour and recovery from grazing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-22\"\u003eImproved winter and early spring feed – when it’s needed most\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-23\"\u003eErect growth habit for high utilisation and harvest recovery\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-24\"\u003eAwn-less (hooded) variety for better stock acceptance compared to Mackay and Shepherd\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-25\"\u003eWhite seeded, two-row variety to assist with reduced contamination concerns in barely cropping areas\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-26\"\u003eHighly resistant to leaf rust, moderately resistant to powdery mildew\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-27\"\u003eNot suited to southern Australia due to susceptibility to scald (from Howlong trials)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-28\"\u003eBred, developed, and selected in Queensland for local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-61\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-63\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTycoon forage barley is suited to cultivated sowing and to no-till systems.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-31\"\u003eMid-March to early June is the main sowing window.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-32\"\u003eFertiliser and soil fertility have similar requirements to other cereals and grass pastures.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-33\"\u003eSimilar herbicide techniques and systems may be used as per conventional barley.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-34\"\u003ePre-emergent options may be useful in some circumstances.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-35\"\u003eA sowing depth of 15-30mm is recommended. Sowing deeper than 40mm may result in reduced emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-65\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGrazing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-69\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eForage barley should be grazed once it achieves approximately 300mm in height.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-38\"\u003eEarly grazing is useful to encourage tillering and thereby improve prospects for subsequent dry matter production.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-39\"\u003eRepeat grazing’s are possible each time the crop returns to the desired height.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-40\"\u003eTo achieve rapid regrowth, grazing down to no lower than 75-100mm is recommended.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-41\"\u003eIf grazed below this point, e.g. 40mm, regrowth will occur, but it will likely be much slower.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-42\"\u003eThe strategic use of nitrogen fertiliser will boost crop recovery and, coupled with correct grazing management will provide the highest yields provided growing conditions allow.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-43\"\u003eIt will offer multiple grazing’s until the production of the first node (Z31).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-71\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-72\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eLike other cereals, Tycoon will not regenerate after hay cutting once the plant has moved into its reproductive phase and the uppermost node carrying the developing seed head is removed by grazing or harvesting.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-46\"\u003eA later season sowing date may providing grazing and a moderate hay cut or, instead allow for one larger hay\/silage cut.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-47\"\u003eIf hay or silage cutting is not possible or desired, the awn-less nature of the seed head allows complete grazing, irrespective of the time of season.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-48\"\u003eIf the plant runs to head it produces more palatable grazing, hay, or silage than conventional awned barleys, without the associated problems by impaction of awns in the mouth and gut and damage to eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barenbrug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844494246130,"sku":"31100034","price":2.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/31100034_d32788b7-f169-4616-9ac1-daa54a42cb96.jpg?v=1760604590","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/barenbrug-forage-barley-tycoon-per","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}